How to travel from Barcelona to Nantes

There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $89 (€75).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nantes:

A bus is $134 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nantes costing on average $222 (€187).

A bus is $436 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nantes costing on average $524 (€441).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 47m.

Bus takes on average 15h 23m.

The distance from Barcelona to Nantes is approximately 442 miles (712 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Nantes is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Air France, Iberia, KLM, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nantes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
• 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa.

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, London, Palma, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.

Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.