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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $531.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $531 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nantes:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $86.
A train is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $531.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $199 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113. The journey takes 14h 17m versus 10h 24m 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 Madrid to Nantes
How to get from Madrid to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal3:45 PM13h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:29 AMNantes$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal3:45 PM13h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:29 AMNantes$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
V722731:20 PM1h40Madrid Barajas Airport3:00 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal3:45 PM13h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:29 AMNantes$431One-way1 transfer- Normal · Normal3:30 PM13h59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:29 AMNantes$431One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM13h59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:29 AMNantes$431One-way1 transfer
IB12214:10 PM1h40Madrid Barajas Airport5:50 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$911One-way0 transfers
LH1121 · LH10545:55 AM6h05Madrid Barajas Airport12:00 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2691One-way1 transfer
AF1301 · AF750612:20 PM5h35Madrid Barajas Airport5:55 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nantes:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $86.
A train is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $531.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, easyJet, Vueling, Air France, CitizenPlane, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nantes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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