- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pornic to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pornic to Nantes will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Pornic for Nantes on Sat, Jun 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pornic to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pornic to Nantes:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pornic to Nantes costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 05:56AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 06:21AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 08:36AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:27AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 07:57PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Aléop en Loire-Atlantique | Departure Time 08:36PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Pornic to Nantes buses for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:56 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 7:17 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:21 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 7:42 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 7:57 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:51 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 8:12 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 8:27 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:21 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 8:42 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 8:57 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:51 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 9:12 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 9:27 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:21 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 9:42 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:36 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 9:57 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:06 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 10:27 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:36 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 10:57 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:06 AM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 12:27 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 1:57 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:06 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 3:27 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:36 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 4:57 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:06 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 6:27 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:51 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 7:12 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 7:57 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:36 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 8:57 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:36 PM Théâtre St Gilles | 1h21 | 9:57 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pornic to Nantes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:56, the last at 20:36. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 21m |
First bus 5:56 AM |
Last bus 8:36 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Powerful interpretive memorial museum-space along the Loire documenting Nantes' role in the slave trade and abolition history.
Well-regarded natural history museum known for zoology, fossils, and family-friendly displays in a historic building.
Creative riverside district blending industrial heritage, contemporary architecture, public art, and major cultural attractions.
Historic quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares, and many of the city's best-known walking routes.
Large botanical garden near the station, popular for landscaped lawns, greenhouses, sculptures, and seasonal displays.
A classic Nantes sauce of butter, shallots, and white wine or Muscadet, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish. It is one of the city’s signature culinary creations.
Pike-perch served with beurre blanc, a dish closely associated with Nantes and the Loire. It highlights the region’s river fish and the city’s most famous sauce.
Tender lamb’s lettuce grown around Nantes, often served simply in salads. It is a well-known local product valued for its delicate texture and fresh flavor.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Loire, known for elegant contemporary cuisine rooted in the region. Best for a special fine-dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a relaxed, dependable setting. A good casual option for regional comfort food.
Historic Nantes brasserie opposite the opera house, famous for seafood, regional classics, and an ornate Belle Époque interior. A landmark choice for a classic city meal.
Moderate for France. Good-value lunches and transit, while hotels and dinner in central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 is appreciated for good service; tips are modest, not expected. Round up taxis.
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