Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Nantes will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 23 buses that leave Paris for Nantes on Mon, Jul 14, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 342 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 4 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 train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Nantes 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 5m. 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 €141.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price | €250 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:25 AM Paris, Pont de Levallois | 5h00 | 5:25 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 11:35 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h15 | 11:30 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h15 | 1:00 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 1:40 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h00 | 2:15 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h55 | 2:40 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h05 | 4:35 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h00 | 5:20 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 6:15 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h10 | 7:25 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 8:45 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 9:25 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h45 | 9:30 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h10 | 10:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h45 | 4:00 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h20 | 3:10 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h15 | 3:10 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
For as little as $15 (€12) you can travel by bus from Paris to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Paris to Nantes bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:
Traveling by bus between Paris and Nantes is a great way to reach this historic city. Flixbus and Ouibus run at least 12 direct daily services from Paris Bercy into Nantes Haluchere. There are also as many as 20 services at weekends. Expect a journey time of between 4 hours 40 minutes and 5 hours 50 minutes for direct buses.
Buses to Nantes from Paris are operated by Flixbus and Ouibus, which run daily direct connections out of Paris Bercy Bus Station. Flixbus offers an enhanced service on Saturdays and Sundays, with extra connections to Nantes from Orly and CDG airports.
Direct buses to Nantes from Paris will take between 4 hours 40 minutes and 5 hours 50 minutes to get to the eastern city. Indirect buses will take a few hours longer, and usually take around 8 hours.
On weekdays, there are 12 direct connections between Paris Bercy and central Nantes with departures from breakfast time until just after 11:00 am. On weekends, expect as many as 20 daily departures.
Departure station: Most buses to Nantes depart from Paris Bercy Bus Station. Bercy is very centrally located, so anyone staying in central districts shouldn't encounter too many problems when catching a bus. The best route is to catch the Metro to Bercy, exit the station, then look for the bus stop on the Boulevard de Bercy. Those coming from Charles de Gaulle Airport can take Metro Line B straight to Bercy. Allow around 1 hour for the transfer.
Arrival station: Most buses from Paris will arrive at Nantes Route de Paris bus stop (also known as Haluchere). This is very convenient for fans seeking the Stade de la Beaujoire, which is just across the road. However, the bus stop is a couple of miles north of the city center. The best route into town is via local buses, which run down the Boulevard Jules Verne, directly to the center. The T1 tram (towards Francois Miterrand) also runs into the heart of Nantes.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Nantes, Route de Paris, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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