- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 32 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Amsterdam will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
88082 · 1613
88082 · 1625
50810 · 1625
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88082 · 1699
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FlixBus · FlixBus
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87086 · 1603
50810 · 1671Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $299 Average price | $283 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Amsterdam:
A bus is $194 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Amsterdam costing on average $258 (€212).
A bus is $236 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Amsterdam costing on average $299 (€246).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Amsterdam buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h10 | 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
50810 · 1671 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h05 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h20 | 1:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h10 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h10 | 12:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
50810 · 1625 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h10 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
50810 · 1699 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h10 | 5:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1625 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h40 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1603 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h25 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1699 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h40 | 5:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1611 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h50 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h10 | 12:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1699 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h00 | 5:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1611 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h10 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1603 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h45 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h55 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
50816 · 1699 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h15 | 5:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 1603 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h00 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 1611 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h25 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h50 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h30 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h10 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h25 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h15 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h20 | 7:50 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
87086 · 1603 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h40 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1609 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h56 | 7:56 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1683 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h10 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1611 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h05 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h20 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h35 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h10 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h45 | 1:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
50928 · 1563 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h20 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h00 | 4:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h30 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h20 | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h15 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h45 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
98080 · 83134 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h10 | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
98080 · 1625 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h35 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
98080 · 1671 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h30 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Amsterdam run on average 16 times per day, taking around 12h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 457 miles (736 km) distance in 13h 25m.
Distance 457 miles (736 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 13h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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