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Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 43 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
817 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 16 buses that leave Nantes for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, Jul 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 817 km distance in an average of 14 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $316 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $152 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $233 (€192).
A bus is $235 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $316 (€260).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
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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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Frankfurt am Main 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h40 | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
50928 · 30480 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h05 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h00 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h35 | 7:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
0 | 5:30 AM Nantes, Gare Nord | 14h30 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h50 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
50810 · 30482 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h10 | 11:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h45 | 1:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h20 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h30 | 5:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 30484 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h30 | 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h50 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h50 | 7:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h15 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h25 | 7:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 507 miles (817 km) distance in 13h 55m.
Distance 507 miles (817 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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