Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a bus costs an average of $74.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration Fastest 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Nantes:
A bus is $161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average $210.
A bus is $170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 42m.
Train takes on average 14h 57m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83. The journey takes 9h 20m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Nantes
How to get from Bilbao to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95930 · 500243:45 PM13h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:20 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
95930 · 500243:45 PM13h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:20 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL2163 · KL21627:10 AM4h05Bilbao Airport11:15 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$7061One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus9:20 PM9h35Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea6:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM10h25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea2:45 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM12h25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea5:50 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$1001One-way1 transfer
VY1429 · VY29722:25 PM8h10Bilbao Airport10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
VY1425 · VY29721:05 PM9h30Bilbao Airport10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
VY1431 · VY29723:35 PM7h00Bilbao Airport10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Nantes
Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Nantes.

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Nantes:
A bus is $522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average $572.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Bilbao to Nantes: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
