- 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 on Aug 30
$9
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$16
Fastest journey on Aug 30
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
2 h 14 m
Buses on Aug 30
10
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Le Mans to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Nantes will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 10 buses from Le Mans to Nantes, including 9 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Nantes:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Nantes costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 9m 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, FlixBus, 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 02:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Nantes buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:05 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h20 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h25 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
87081 | 12:30 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h25 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 3h10 | 9:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
98083 | 6:15 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h15 | 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h15 | 11:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
88085 | 8:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h30 | 11:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h15 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
88087 | 9:45 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 2h10 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Le Mans to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:05 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 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans 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 Le Mans to Nantes buses use the Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet 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 Le Mans and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet is 4 km from Le Mans city centre. Public transport options include:
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet. ATMs are available at Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
Ticket office support is available at Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
Available at Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet: Handicap accessible pathways.
Le Mans, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Le Mans, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Le Mans, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Le Mans, Gare SNCF.
Available at Le Mans, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Mans, Gare SNCF: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) is 1 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF). ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF).
Available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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