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Today16 Jul
from US$87
Tomorrow17 Jul
Fri18 Jul
Sat19 Jul
Sun20 Jul
Mon21 Jul
from US$84
Tue22 Jul
Wed23 Jul

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

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 departure00:35
Distance464 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Nantes to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nantes - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from Nantes by coach?

    The journey from Nantes to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 462 miles (745 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Nantes to Cologne without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Nantes to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nantes to Cologne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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