- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam’s leading art museum with Dutch masters, design, and decorative arts. A must for major exhibitions and its landmark depot nearby.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
13 h 10 m
Average duration
13 h 34 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Rotterdam will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
50810 · 1613
88082 · 1613
88082 · 1683
88082 · 1609
88094 · 1609
87086 · 1609
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
98080 · 83134
87086 · 1683Buses from Nantes to Rotterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 422 miles (680 km) distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 422 miles (680 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Rotterdam buses for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h40 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h55 | 12:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
50928 · 1657 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h05 | 3:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 2 | |||||
98080 · 83134 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h00 | 10:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
98080 · 1613 | 8:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h40 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
50810 · 1613 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h15 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h10 | 10:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1613 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h45 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1683 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 20h45 | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 1609 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h55 | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1609 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h15 | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1613 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h05 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 1683 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 19h05 | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 18h05 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h45 | 5:30 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
50816 · 1683 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h20 | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 1609 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h30 | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 1613 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 15h20 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 16h40 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h30 | 6:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1683 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h00 | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1609 | 5:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h10 | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Rotterdam’s leading art museum with Dutch masters, design, and decorative arts. A must for major exhibitions and its landmark depot nearby.
World-first publicly accessible art storage depot. Visitors see collection care, restoration, and city views from the rooftop.
Contemporary art center known for ambitious international exhibitions. Best for visitors wanting Rotterdam’s cutting-edge art scene.
Lively old harbor district with historic ships, terraces, and waterside views. Great for walks and a classic Rotterdam atmosphere.
Modern waterfront area of bold architecture, hotels, and river panoramas. Essential for seeing Rotterdam’s contemporary skyline.
Main shopping street rebuilt after the war. Visit for striking postwar urban planning and easy access to central sights.
Crisp, syrup-filled waffles from nearby Gouda. Popular across Rotterdam markets and cafés, they are a classic Dutch sweet snack best eaten fresh and warm.
Hand-cut fries with rich mayonnaise or other sauces. A beloved Dutch street food found at snack bars and markets throughout Rotterdam.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. Traditional at Dutch pancake houses and a nostalgic treat for many locals.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining by François Geurds, known for creative tasting menus and polished modern luxury.
Stylish Michelin-star restaurant with seasonal tasting menus, elegant plating, and an intimate fine dining atmosphere.
Popular casual spot famed for oversized Dutch meatballs, beer, and no-frills local character near the Maas.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to Rotterdam buses use the Nantes, Route de Paris to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Rotterdam 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.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
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