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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
21 h 28 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
1127 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Lisbon will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Lisbon without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 700 miles (1127 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $388 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 18m Average total duration 21h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Lisbon:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Lisbon costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 48m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€89) compared to roughly $388 (€318) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $279 (€230). The journey takes 21h 48m versus 14h 51m 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 Alsa.
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 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 22h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 22h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 23h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Lisbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Nantes | 20h29 | 6:29 PM Lisbon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Nantes | 22h29 | 8:29 PM Lisbon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Nantes | 22h29 | 8:29 PM Lisbon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Nantes | 20h29 | 6:29 PM Lisbon | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h05 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h05 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
53023 · 3163 | 11:59 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 23h01 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 22h35 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
51091 · 4861 | 12:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 29h15 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 22h10 | 9:50 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 27h00 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 26h20 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 23h05 | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
90400 · 3173 | 5:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 22h55 | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h40 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 23h05 | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h15 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h40 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Lisbon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 700 miles (1127 km) distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 700 miles (1127 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 19h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
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Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow lanes, viewpoints, and fado heritage. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for wandering on foot.
Elegant central square on the Tagus framed by arcades and grand façades. A key meeting point and one of Lisbon’s defining public spaces.
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Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potatoes. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish showing Portugal's deep bacalhau tradition.
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Two-Michelin-star fine dining by Henrique Sá Pessoa. Creative Portuguese cuisine with refined tasting menus and polished service.
Historic Belém pastry shop famed for its original custard tarts. Busy, traditional and essential for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
Traditional seafood restaurant in Cais do Sodré, known for shellfish, garlic clams and classic Portuguese fish dishes in a lively setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging is cheaper than Paris, but central hotels rise in peak season. Meals and transit are generally good value for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Most Nantes to Lisbon buses use the Nantes, Route de Paris to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
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