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Musée Delta
Volunteer-run aviation museum near Paris-Orly Airport with historic aircraft, including a Concorde, appealing to aviation enthusiasts.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Orly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Orly will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nantes for Orly on Mon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 339 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Orly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $144 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Orly:
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Orly costing on average $144 (€116).
A bus is $144 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Orly costing on average $179 (€144).
Other travel options to Orly take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $129 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€76). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 47m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 05:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Orly buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:20 AM Nantes | 5h15 | 11:35 AM Orly | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Nantes | 5h35 | 2:50 PM Orly | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Nantes | 5h35 | 4:20 PM Orly | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nantes to Orly run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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