- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary works in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
15 h 18 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
817 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $319 Average price | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:
A bus is $146 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $220 (€179).
A bus is $245 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $319 (€260).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 15h29 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 19h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 22h12 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 17h37 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h37 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nantes buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h37 | 1:40 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h20 | 1:05 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h00 | 1:05 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h55 | 1:40 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
30481 · 87081 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h05 | 2:55 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h35 | 1:40 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h30 | 4:15 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h10 | 4:15 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h00 | 9:20 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h35 | 9:20 PM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
30483 · 4035 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h29 | 10:29 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h40 | 11:10 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h10 | 4:25 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h45 | 4:25 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h55 | 7:25 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 13h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 507 miles (817 km) distance in 14h 35m.
Distance 507 miles (817 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 14h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary works in a restored palace and modern extension.
Museum dedicated to Nantes-born writer Jules Verne, with manuscripts, editions, models and exhibits on his imagination and voyages.
Natural history museum known for zoology, geology and regional science collections, popular with families and curious visitors.
Former industrial island turned creative district, known for contemporary architecture, riverside walks and Machines de l'Île nearby.
Historic quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares and many half-timbered buildings; ideal for wandering on foot.
Large botanical garden by the station with themed plantings, greenhouses, ponds and whimsical installations.
A classic sauce from the Nantes area made with butter, shallots, and white wine or vinegar, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish.
Pike-perch, a freshwater fish from the Loire region, commonly served with beurre blanc; it is one of the most emblematic traditional dishes around Nantes.
The famous dry white wine produced near Nantes, especially valued with seafood, shellfish, and regional fish dishes.
Well-known fine dining restaurant on the Loire with refined contemporary cuisine and a strong local reputation for elegant tasting menus.
Popular crêperie serving Breton-style galettes and sweet crêpes in a casual setting, a good choice for western French comfort food.
Established traditional restaurant in central Nantes known for hearty French classics, regional specialties, and a warm bistro atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: groceries and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafés is enough; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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