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Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
Bayonne's leading museum for Basque culture and city history, housed in a fine listed building beside the river.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
CHF35
Average ticket price on Sep 17
CHF55
Fastest journey on Sep 17
5 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 17
6
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Bayonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Bayonne will cost around CHF55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF35.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 6 buses from Nantes to Bayonne, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 415 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 59 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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.
4035
51028 · 3161
FlixBus
50025 · 95919
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50025 · 95919Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Bayonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF54, while a flight costs an average of CHF572.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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CHF54 Average price Cheapest | CHF151 Average price | CHF572 Average price |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nantes to Bayonne:
A bus is CHF96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Bayonne costing on average CHF151.
A bus is CHF518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bayonne costing on average CHF572.
Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:59AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF33 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Bayonne buses for tomorrow, 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 | 9:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 7h15 | 4:30 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
50025 · 95919 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 8h00 | 5:45 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 7h15 | 1:20 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
51028 · 3161 | 6:50 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 8h15 | 3:05 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
4035 | 11:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h59 | 4:59 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 7h00 | 6:55 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Bayonne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF20 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 59m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bayonne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bayonne trip today.
Bayonne's leading museum for Basque culture and city history, housed in a fine listed building beside the river.
Interactive museum on Bayonne's famous chocolate tradition, with exhibits on trade, craft, and local identity.
Museum dedicated to Léon Bonnat and fine arts collections in Bayonne; a major cultural institution undergoing redevelopment.
Lively riverside embankment lined with colorful facades, markets, and walking routes; one of Bayonne's most photogenic urban scenes.
Historic quarter around the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for wandering narrow streets, heritage facades, and small squares.
Main pedestrian shopping street in the old town, known for historic arcades and easy access to major monuments and boutiques.
Dry-cured ham from the Adour basin, prized for mild saltiness and long aging. It is one of Bayonne’s signature foods and a cornerstone of Basque cuisine.
Dark chocolate made in Bayonne’s long chocolate-making tradition, introduced centuries ago. The city is widely regarded as France’s historic chocolate capital.
Basque-style chicken stew with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper. A beloved regional home-style dish served across Bayonne and the French Basque Country.
Refined Basque dining in the old town, known for polished seasonal cooking and an intimate setting near Bayonne’s historic center.
Historic chocolate house and tea room famous for Bayonne chocolate, pastries, and a belle époque atmosphere. Ideal for dessert or a light break.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving generous Basque specialties in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere in central Bayonne.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining cost less than Paris, but summer prices rise. Local buses are affordable and many casual meal options are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard -> Bayonne Mairie, Bayonne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Bayonne 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 Bayonne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to Bayonne buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard station pair, with some services arriving at Bayonne, Gare routière. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Bayonne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) is 1 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF). ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF).
Available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Bayonne, Gare routière is 1 km from Bayonne city centre. Public transport options include:
Bayonne, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bayonne, Gare routière. ATMs are available at Bayonne, Gare routière.
Ticket office support is available at Bayonne, Gare routière.
Available at Bayonne, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bayonne, Gare routière: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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