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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $640.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $640 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nantes:
A bus is $117 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nantes costing on average $148 (€124).
A bus is $610 (€513) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Nantes costing on average $640 (€539).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $102 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€60). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 27m 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 Bordeaux to Nantes
How to get from Bordeaux to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:50 PM5h30Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:20 AMNantes$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:50 PM5h30Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:20 AMNantes$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF6131 · AF61426:40 AM3h15Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:55 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
Other options
38527:54 AM4h12Bordeaux-Saint-Jean12:06 PMNantes station$431One-way0 transfers- 38586:06 PM4h10Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:16 PMNantes station$591One-way0 transfers
- 8450 · 53586:26 PM4h45Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:11 PMNantes station$1061One-way1 transfer
Normal11:50 PM5h30Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:20 AMNantes$221One-way0 transfers
800877:00 AM4h35Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes11:35 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$241One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:30 AM4h20Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate7:50 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$281One-way0 transfers
- AF6133 · AF614610:40 AM6h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport5:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
- AF6131 · AF61466:40 AM10h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport5:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5091One-way1 transfer
- AF6133 · AF614810:40 AM11h00Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:40 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nantes:
A bus is $117 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nantes costing on average $148 (€124).
A bus is $610 (€513) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Nantes costing on average $640 (€539).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Nantes by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
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