The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes to Paris
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
17
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 $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 17 buses that leave Nantes for Paris on Fri, Nov 21, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 342 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Paris
Omio 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €241 Average price |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Nantes to Paris Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Nantes to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Paris buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87086 | 4:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h15 | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h00 | 1:30 AM Paris, Pont de Levallois | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h20 | 5:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h35 | 1:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50810 | 9:00 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
88082 | 9:30 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h50 | 3:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
88094 | 11:00 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h55 | 4:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h15 | 4:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h40 | 6:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 5h15 | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Paris
Buses from Nantes to Paris run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nantes to ParisYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nantes, Route de Paris, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Eiffel Tower, an iconic iron lattice tower offering panoramic views of Paris
- Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum housing thousands of works including the Mona Lisa
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture known for its stunning facade and historical significance
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a Roman Catholic church located at the highest point in the city with a striking white exterior
- Arc de Triomphe, a monumental arch honoring those who fought and died for France, located at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
- Montmartre, a historic district known for its bohemian atmosphere and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
- Seine River Cruise, a relaxing boat tour providing unique perspectives of the city's famous monuments
- Visit the Latin Quarter, a vibrant area known for its lively atmosphere and historic landmarks
- Explore the Marais, a trendy district filled with boutiques, cafes, and art galleries
- Attend a show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret known for its extravagant performances.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nantes to Paris
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot Parisien (0.2 km)
- Brasserie Roissy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 350, 351, 93 Train: RER B
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