How to travel from Hamburg to Nantes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €104, while a flight costs an average of €473.

Distance: 671 miles (1080 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Nantes

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €104.

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

A bus is €369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nantes costing on average €473.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 2m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 14h 5m by car). Tickets start at around €473 compared to roughly €266 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Nantes

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €104.

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

A bus is €369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nantes costing on average €473.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 8m.

The distance from Hamburg to Nantes is approximately 671 miles (1080 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Nantes is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 Hamburg to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.

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