Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
15 h 30 m
Average
19 h 57 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
776 km
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Nantes without transferring at least once.
Distance | 481 miles (775 km) | |
Average bus duration | 15 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $55 (€48) | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus companies | Eurolines Switzerland, Eurolines France, Ouibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, Iberocoach, BlaBlaCar or Alsa |
Buses from Madrid to Nantes cover the 481 miles (775 km) long route taking on average 15 h 30 min with our travel partners like Eurolines Switzerland, Eurolines France, Ouibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, Iberocoach, BlaBlaCar or Alsa. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $55 (€48), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $40 (€35). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles.
FlixBus, Alsa and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you from Madrid to Nantes from $40 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Travel between Madrid, Spain and Nantes, France by bus is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Madrid and Nantes as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Nantes to Madrid is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
What are the requirements?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/9/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Madrid from Nantes here.
When taking a bus from Madrid, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. When you arrive in Nantes, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles, Nantes, La Haluchère and Nantes, Aéroport Atlantique.
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 to Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, is located 3 miles (4.9 km) from the city center of Madrid.
The most popular arrival bus station, Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles, is located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city center of Nantes.
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