- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
17 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 8 m
Buses per day
15
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 $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Milan without transferring at least once.
87086 · 5709
50816 · 4781
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50025 · 4751Omio 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 $36. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 526 miles (847 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $297 Average price | $435 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 $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Milan costing on average $141 (€113).
A bus is $257 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Milan costing on average $335 (€269).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 18h 24m.
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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, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Milan buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50025 · 4751 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h15 | 6:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 57201 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h30 | 5:45 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 | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h55 | 9:35 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 · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h35 | 3:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 24h55 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | 8:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h50 | 2:25 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 | |
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 | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 21h25 | 9:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
98080 · 4740 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 25h10 | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Milan run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) 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 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 17h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes 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.
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.
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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