- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine-art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
17 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 28 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
847 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Milan will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Milan without transferring at least once.
90400 · 4767
87086 · 5709
72404 · 1727
50810 · 57201
88082 · 94763
72404 · 1727
FlixBus · FlixBus
50816 · 4781
FlixBus · FlixBus
87086 · 5709Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 526 miles (847 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $291 Average price | $423 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Milan:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Milan costing on average $180 (€148).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Milan costing on average $291 (€239).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
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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 09:55PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Milan buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 28h25 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 23h45 | 7:55 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h15 | 5:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
50025 · 94561 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h15 | 6:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
50810 · 57201 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h00 | 5:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 94763 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h55 | 6:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h45 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 26h50 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h35 | 1:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h55 | 7:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 4781 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h20 | 8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h00 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h25 | 12:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2 transfers | |
87086 · 5709 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h30 | 12:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
90400 · 4767 | 5:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h40 | 2:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h50 | 6:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h50 | 2:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
51011 · 4705 | 9:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 23h20 | 8:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 25h35 | 11:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h40 | 7:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
72404 · 1727 | 11:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h45 | 5:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
50928 · 94765 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h30 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Milan run on average 13 times per day, taking around 18h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 526 miles (847 km) distance in 17h 45m.
Distance 526 miles (847 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 17h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
Milan’s premier fine-art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
A leading museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
A major design-forward museum for world cultures and blockbuster temporary exhibitions in the Tortona area.
Milan’s canal district, loved for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and photogenic bridges and alleys.
A charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milan atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and symbolic heart, framed by the cathedral, museums, and major historic buildings.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan’s signature dishes, prized for its rich color and elegant flavor.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, a classic celebratory dish from Milanese cuisine.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, a famous Milan specialty often compared with schnitzel but traditionally thicker.
Legendary casual stop near the Duomo, famous for panzerotti and a beloved institution for quick, affordable bites.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant near Porta Nuova, celebrated for refined local classics in a stylish setting.
Historic trattoria serving traditional Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric dining room.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though transit and casual food stay manageable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Orio al Serio Milan Bergamo Airport Bus Station, Bergamo -> Milano Centrale, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to Milan buses use the Nantes, Route de Paris to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Nantes and Milan 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.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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