- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 9 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Nantes will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 15 buses that leave Marseille for Nantes on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 696 km distance in an average of 14 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 14 h 50 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.
51027
FlixBus · FlixBus
50486 · 50024
FlixBus · FlixBus
50881 · 72403
50488 · 50767
FlixBus · FlixBus
51027
50488 · 50767
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille 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 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $168 Average price | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m 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 Marseille to Nantes:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nantes costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nantes costing on average $168 (€138).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $280 (€229) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $210 (€172). The journey takes 10h 24m versus 9h 17m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 16h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Nantes buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h15 | 12:45 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
51027 | 8:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 11:00 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
5808 · 97081 | 9:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h50 | 2:50 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h10 | 1:40 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50488 · 50767 | 11:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h10 | 2:05 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50488 · 50767 | 12:30 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 13h35 | 2:05 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 2:45 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h30 | 9:20 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h10 | 10:10 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
58074 · 88085 | 7:05 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50486 · 50024 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h45 | 5:20 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50486 · 4031 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h54 | 5:29 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50881 · 72403 | 1:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h45 | 5:55 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h50 | 5:50 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
51022 · 51027 | 4:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h20 | 11:00 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 20h05 | 1:05 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Marseille to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 432 miles (696 km) distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 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 art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Powerful interpretive memorial museum-space along the Loire documenting Nantes' role in the slave trade and abolition history.
Well-regarded natural history museum known for zoology, fossils, and family-friendly displays in a historic building.
Creative riverside district blending industrial heritage, contemporary architecture, public art, and major cultural attractions.
Historic quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares, and many of the city's best-known walking routes.
Large botanical garden near the station, popular for landscaped lawns, greenhouses, sculptures, and seasonal displays.
A classic Nantes sauce of butter, shallots, and white wine or Muscadet, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish. It is one of the city’s signature culinary creations.
Pike-perch served with beurre blanc, a dish closely associated with Nantes and the Loire. It highlights the region’s river fish and the city’s most famous sauce.
Tender lamb’s lettuce grown around Nantes, often served simply in salads. It is a well-known local product valued for its delicate texture and fresh flavor.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Loire, known for elegant contemporary cuisine rooted in the region. Best for a special fine-dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a relaxed, dependable setting. A good casual option for regional comfort food.
Historic Nantes brasserie opposite the opera house, famous for seafood, regional classics, and an ornate Belle Époque interior. A landmark choice for a classic city meal.
Moderate for France. Good-value lunches and transit, while hotels and dinner in central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 is appreciated for good service; tips are modest, not expected. Round up taxis.
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