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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €445.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€87 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €445 Average price | €214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 33m Average total duration 15h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Nantes:
A train is €35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €87.
A train is €394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €445.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 15h 33m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €214 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €128. The journey takes 15h 3m versus 10h 30m 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 Dortmund to Nantes
How to get from Dortmund to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51122 · 880877:00 AM 16h55 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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51122 · 880877:00 AM 16h55 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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88757:14 AM 8h36 Dortmund Hbf 3:50 PM Nantes station €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
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88075:15 AM 9h05 Dortmund Hbf 2:20 PM Nantes station €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
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88117:14 AM 9h39 Dortmund Hbf 4:53 PM Nantes station €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
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88755:15 AM 10h35 Dortmund Hbf 3:50 PM Nantes station €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM 17h30 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixTrain12:27 PM 18h58 Dortmund Hbf 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes €65 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM 18h05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 11:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1095 · VY81429:30 AM 11h55 Dusseldorf Airport 9:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1097 · VY81389:00 PM 12h20 Dusseldorf Airport 9:20 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport €153 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY3937 · VY814211:05 AM 10h20 Dortmund Airport 9:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport €201 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Nantes:
A train is €35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €87.
A train is €394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average €445.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 15h 33m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Nantes by train.
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