How to travel from Bilbao to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €60.

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

A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average €420.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 43m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 17m.

The distance from Bilbao to Nantes is approximately 281 miles (453 km).

The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Nantes is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea 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 Bilbao to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Air France, Vueling, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Iberia, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Nantes by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Nantes:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Palma. 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.