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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 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 bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $516.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price Cheapest | $516 Average price | $285 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 32m Average total duration 15h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg 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 Nantes to Madrid:
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Madrid costing on average $516 (€432).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 32m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€86) compared to roughly $285 (€239) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $183 (€153). The journey takes 15h 2m versus 10h 19m 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.
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How to get from Nantes to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal12:05 AM22h30Nantes10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal12:05 AM22h30Nantes10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
V722727:30 AM1h40Nantes Atlantique Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
51028 · 31616:50 PM14h55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$681One-way1 transfer- FlixBus6:05 PM16h10Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h00Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$871One-way1 transfer
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IB59011:04 AM9h56Nantes station9:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2721One-way2 transfers- 12492 · 5280+IB58011:04 AM10h01Nantes station9:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2721One-way2 transfers
- 5276+IB5908:08 AM12h52Nantes station9:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Madrid:
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Madrid costing on average $516 (€432).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 32m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, easyJet, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air France, KLM, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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