How to travel from Dortmund to Nantes

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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 bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $171.

Distance: 502 miles (808 km)

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$88

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$270

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$267

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15h 44m

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15h 14m

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7h 19m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $88 (€70).

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

A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average $226 (€180).

A bus is $182 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average $270 (€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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Nantes among Omio's users.

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How to get from Dortmund to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM18h05
    Dortmund
    10:10 PMNantes
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM18h05
    Dortmund
    10:10 PMNantes
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:55 AM17h30
    Dortmund
    5:25 AMNantes
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Nantes.

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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 $88 (€70).

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

A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average $226 (€180).

A bus is $182 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Nantes costing on average $270 (€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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
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 Vueling to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nantes by train.
  • 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.

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