- 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
$37
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 1 m
Buses per day
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 12 buses that leave Metz for Nantes on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 610 km distance in an average of 11 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 30 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.
30481 · 87081
7990 · 87081
30499 · 50817
4861 · 98083
30485 · 50927
FlixBus · FlixBus
50478 · 50811
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $263 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | 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 Metz to Nantes:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average $145.
A bus is $213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $228 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179. The journey takes 9h 54m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Nantes buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 11h30 | 10:00 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
7990 · 87081 | 2:40 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h15 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
30481 · 87081 | 2:45 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h10 | 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 | |
30499 · 50817 | 5:15 AM Metz, Gare routière | 13h20 | 6:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
4861 · 98083 | 8:15 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h15 | 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 | |
50478 · 50811 | 9:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 10h30 | 8:25 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 | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Metz, Gare routière | 11h25 | 12:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 13h05 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 50927 | 4:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 12h30 | 5:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Metz to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 379 miles (610 km) distance in 9h 49m.
Distance 379 miles (610 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 49m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 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.
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Route de Paris, Nantes -> Place du Commerce, Nantes
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 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 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.
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.
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