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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 bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $262.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $265 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nantes:
A bus is $168 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $236 (€190).
A bus is $197 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $265 (€213).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
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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, Route de Paris$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal3:45 PM13h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB12214:10 PM1h40Madrid Barajas Airport5:50 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$4441One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal3:45 PM13h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris$631One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:30 PM13h59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris$631One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:30 PM13h59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris$631One-way1 transfer
V722738:50 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport10:40 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
AF1401 · AF75046:00 AM7h25Madrid Barajas Airport1:25 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
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KL14196:00 AM5h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:15 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nantes:
A bus is $168 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $236 (€190).
A bus is $197 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nantes costing on average $265 (€213).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Vueling, Air France, KLM, Pascan Aviation to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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