- Must visit
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.


Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
15h 30m
Average duration
15h 45m
Buses per day
2
Distance
596 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $126 Average price | $309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nantes:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nantes costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nantes costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $309 (€253) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $229 (€188). The journey takes 8h 57m versus 7h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 17h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Nantes buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 15h30 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
5710 · 87081 | 10:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 16h00 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h45 | 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 98083 | 6:10 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 14h20 | 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 50811 | 6:10 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 14h15 | 8:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h35 | 9:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 20h20 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
50827 · 72403 | 3:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h40 | 5:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h55 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Genève, Aéroport | 15h55 | 8:50 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h10 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
72403 | 5:20 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h35 | 5:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h15 | 8:50 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 15h55 | 11:05 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Genève, Aéroport | 17h05 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Geneva to Nantes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 371 miles (598 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Route de Paris, Nantes -> Place du Commerce, Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Nantes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Nantes buses use the Genève, Gare Routière to Nantes, Route de Paris station pair, with some services arriving at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
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