How to travel from Dortmund to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €180.

A bus is €145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €215.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 15h 14m.

The distance from Dortmund to Nantes is approximately 502 miles (808 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Nantes is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with Vueling to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.

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