- 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 Sep 18
kr575
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr788
Fastest journey on Sep 18
10 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
10 h 55 m
Buses on Sep 18
12
Distance
610 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Metz to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Nantes will cost around kr788 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr575.
It's difficult to get from Metz to Nantes without transferring at least once.
30493 · 87081
FlixBus · FlixBus
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30483 · 88085
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50478 · 50811
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50380 · 88087Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr721 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr721, while a flight costs an average of kr5676.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr721 Average price Cheapest | kr1659 Average price | kr5676 Average price | kr2155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Nantes:
A bus is kr938 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average kr1659.
A bus is kr4955 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average kr5676.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around kr721 compared to roughly kr2155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1434. The journey takes 9h 50m versus 7h 11m 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 FlixBus.
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 01:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr742 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr403 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr403 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr449 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr408 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price kr299 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr276 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr449 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr460 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 12h34 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr265 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr380 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr604 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr837 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr477 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr748 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr449 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr253 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr645 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr529 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr453 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr403 |
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Nantes buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 11h30 | 10:00 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 11h10 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
30493 · 87081 | 3:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 11h20 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Metz, Gare routière | 11h10 | 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50468 · 98083 | 7:45 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h45 | 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 10h30 | 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Metz, Gare routière | 11h30 | 9:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50478 · 50811 | 9:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 10h30 | 8:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
30483 · 88085 | 11:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h25 | 11:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Metz, Gare routière | 11h40 | 11:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50380 · 88087 | 12:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 11h15 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 13h05 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Metz to Nantes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr242 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 379 miles (610 km) distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 379 miles (610 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price kr242 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 7h 34m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metz 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 Metz to Nantes buses use the Metz, Gare routière to Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes station pair, with some services arriving at Nantes, Route de Paris. Use this guide to compare Metz and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Metz, Gare routière is 1 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Metz, Gare routière.
Available at Metz, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
Metz, L'anphitheatre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several local eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Metz, L'anphitheatre. ATMs are available at Metz, L'anphitheatre.
Ticket office support is available at Metz, L'anphitheatre.
Available at Metz, L'anphitheatre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz, L'anphitheatre: Station is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
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, 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.
Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: The station has accessible facilities.
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