Bus Tickets from Nantes to Cologne

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Cheap buses leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nantes
    Departure location: Nantes
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nantes
    Departure location: Nantes
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Nantes
    Departure location: Nantes
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Nantes to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$58 - US$207Average Duration15h 55m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$291 - US$346Average Duration7h 26m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Nantes to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$291, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
7h 26mAverage Duration
US$291Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nantes to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$97
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance747 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Nantes to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nantes - Cologne

  1. What is the distance between Nantes and Cologne?

    It's about 745 km (462 miles) from Nantes to Cologne.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nantes to Cologne?

    Buses departing from Nantes Airport in Nantes will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-14
US$114
07-15
US$102
Today
US$79
07-17
US$77
07-18
US$85
07-19
US$94
07-20
US$67
07-21
US$78
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nantes to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 20, 2025 with a price of US$67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nantes to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$120 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67 which is on 2025-07-20.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Nantes to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nantes to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nantes to Cologne?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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