- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Paris will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 16 buses that leave Nantes for Paris on Tue, Jul 07, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct buses cover the 342 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
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FlixBus
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $239 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Paris:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Paris costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Paris costing on average $239 (€196).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (3h 56m by bus vs 4h 6m by car) and save roughly $99 (€81) compared to fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $129 (€106)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus.
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 05:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Paris buses for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 5:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 4h01 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 4h01 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h50 | 12:55 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h35 | 2:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
98080 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h45 | 2:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h05 | 2:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50810 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h15 | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
88082 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h05 | 4:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h25 | 4:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
88094 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h00 | 5:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
88094 · 51832 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h25 | 5:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 7h55 | 8:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
50816 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h15 | 6:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h00 | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
87086 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h25 | 10:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h40 | 12:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h05 | 2:30 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
50928 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h15 | 5:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 5h30 | 5:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h45 | 7:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nantes to Paris run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 1m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Nantes to Paris buses use the Nantes, Route de Paris to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Paris 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.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
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