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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$179 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $163.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $278 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173. The journey takes 13h 42m versus 10h 3m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Nantes
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM17h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:10 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM17h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:10 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH105410:40 AM1h35Frankfurt am Main Airport12:15 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 60403+
5486+
874062:45 AM10h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:51 PMNantes station$1321One-way2 transfers
9560 · 88274:55 PM6h59Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:54 PMNantes station$1481One-way1 transfer
ICE 277+
5488+
874248:50 AM13h33Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:23 PMNantes station$1511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:03 PM19h57Frankfurt South station10:00 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$621One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM15h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:10 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM15h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)4:15 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$771One-way2 transfers
LH1040+
54884:40 PM5h43Frankfurt am Main Airport10:23 PMNantes station$2011One-way1 transfer
AF1219+
54883:10 PM7h13Frankfurt am Main Airport10:23 PMNantes station$2221One-way1 transfer
AF1619+
548812:10 PM10h13Frankfurt am Main Airport10:23 PMNantes station$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $163.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nantes by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline.
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