- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Geneva will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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87086 · 5709
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $205 Average price | $310 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Geneva:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Geneva costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Geneva costing on average $205 (€168).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $310 (€253) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $227 (€186). The journey takes 11h 50m versus 7h 40m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Geneva buses for today, Monday, June 22. 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 | 8:10 AM Nantes | 15h40 | 11:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 57201 | 10:15 AM Nantes | 13h15 | 11:30 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Nantes | 19h05 | 5:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nantes | 13h40 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
97086 · 5709 | 5:00 PM Nantes | 13h35 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Nantes | 14h50 | 11:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
72404 | 11:35 PM Nantes | 12h40 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Nantes | 18h20 | 6:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Nantes to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 371 miles (598 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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