How to travel from Madrid to Nantes

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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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Driving

$68

Average price

Cheapest

$236

Average price

$265

Average price

$206

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 31m

Average total duration

12h 1m

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30m

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7h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 5m

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3h 0m

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12h 23m

Average total duration

11h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.7kg

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Volotea

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

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

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from Madrid to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:45 PM13h44
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:45 PM13h44
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1221
    4:10 PM1h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:50 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • InternorteNormal · Normal
    3:45 PM13h44
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:30 PM13h59
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal · Normal
    3:30 PM13h59
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • VoloteaV72273
    8:50 PM1h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:40 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1401 · AF7504
    6:00 AM7h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:25 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1500+Air France HopKL1419
    6:00 AM5h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:15 AMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $2921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Nantes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

The distance from Madrid to Nantes is approximately 482 miles (776 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Nantes is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Nantes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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