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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $145 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $145, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 647 miles (1042 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$145 Average price Cheapest | $558 Average price | $159 Average price | $470 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 2m Average total duration 20h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Nantes:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Nantes costing on average $159.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Nantes costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $470 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $325. The journey takes 20h 32m versus 12h 56m 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 Bologna to Nantes
How to get from Bologna to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Nantes is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 620+
FR 17139:45 AM 6h30 Bologna Airport 4:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FR 620+FR 1713
9:45 AM 6h30 Bologna Airport 4:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF1229 · AF750211:10 AM 4h00 Bologna Airport 3:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $429 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:20 PM 23h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $127 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:40 AM 22h15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $137 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:25 PM 22h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $138 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY6111 · VY814210:10 AM 11h15 Bologna Airport 9:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $247 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ316+
5470 · 88756:25 AM 9h25 Bologna Airport 3:50 PM Nantes station $253 1 One-way 3 transfers- AZ1312 · AZ316+9832
6:25 AM 13h25 Bologna Airport 7:50 PM Nantes station $272 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Nantes:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Nantes costing on average $159.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Nantes costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Nantes by flight.
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