How to travel from Cologne to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Nantes is a train with an average price of $64 (€53).

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

A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Nantes costing on average $91 (€77).

A train is $253 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Nantes costing on average $316 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 29m.

Bus takes on average 14h 20m.

The distance from Cologne to Nantes is approximately 462 miles (744 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Nantes is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 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 Cologne to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nantes by train.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.