Paris to Nantes bus
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Bus times from Paris to Nantes
Fastest Journey
4 h 45 m
Average
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
342 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Paris for Nantes every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Paris to Nantes
 | Distance | 212 miles (342 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 4 h 45 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $41 (€36) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Ouibus, SNCF | Autocar, Flixbus, Movelia, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus |
Buses from Paris to Nantes cover the 212 miles (342 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like Ouibus, SNCF | Autocar, Flixbus, Movelia, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $41 (€36), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles.
Bus providers: FlixBus from Paris to Nantes
For as little as $17 (€15) you can travel by bus between Paris and Nantes with FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: $90
Buses from Paris to Nantes
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.
Which bus companies travel from Paris to Nantes?
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.
How long is the bus from Paris to Nantes?
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.
How many buses are there from Paris to Nantes?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Paris to Nantes?
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.
Travel Tips: Bus to Nantes from Paris
Some of the Paris bus stations to Nantes you can start your journey from include Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Place du Pantheon (Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève) and Paris, La Défense. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Nantes include Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles, Nantes, La Haluchère and Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving in Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center of Paris.
The most popular arrival bus station, Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles, is located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city center of Nantes.
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