The cheapest and fastest buses from Lille to Nantes
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Nantes will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 18 buses that leave Lille for Nantes on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 508 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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.
50449 · 87081
53635 · 51403
3275 · 50407
FlixBus
51802 · 88197
FlixBus
3275 · 50407
50471 · 50407
53635 · 51403
FlixBus · FlixBusLille - NantesCompare BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lille to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Lille to Nantes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Live departures
Lille to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Nantes buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83133 · 50927 | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h10 | 4:10 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h50 | 4:40 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h15 | 6:20 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h35 | 12:35 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
50449 · 87081 | 3:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h05 | 2:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h30 | 2:00 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
53635 · 51403 | 6:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h55 | 3:15 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h05 | 3:40 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h20 | 6:15 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
50471 · 50407 | 9:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h30 | 5:35 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
3275 · 50407 | 9:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h25 | 5:35 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h00 | 7:15 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
50524 | 9:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h10 | 7:35 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
50917 · 50811 | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h55 | 8:25 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
50578 · 88085 | 11:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h15 | 10:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h45 | 9:45 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h00 | 10:30 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
51802 · 88197 | 12:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h35 | 11:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Nantes
Buses from Lille to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lille to NantesYou can travel by bus between Lille to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lille to Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Nantes, Route de Paris, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Château des Ducs de Bretagne, a historic castle and museum showcasing the history of Nantes and Brittany
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, a Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture and historical significance
- Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden offering a variety of plant species and themed gardens
- Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping arcade with elegant architecture and unique boutiques
- Île de Versailles, a Japanese-inspired garden island offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
- Les Machines de l'Île, an artistic and cultural project featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne
- Musée d'Arts de Nantes, an art museum housing a collection of European paintings, sculptures, and contemporary works
- Explore the vibrant Bouffay district, known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and bars
- Take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes
- Visit the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, a poignant site reflecting on Nantes' historical role in the slave trade.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Lille to Nantes, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lille to Nantes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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