How much does a bus ticket from Caen to Nantes cost?

The bus ticket price from Caen to Nantes starts at US$14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Caen to Nantes is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Caen to Nantes?

The average travel time between Caen and Nantes is around 4h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 237 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Caen and Nantes?

The number of buses from Caen to Nantes can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Caen to Nantes by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Caen to Nantes?

When taking the bus from Caen to Nantes, you can travel comfortably and safely with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Caen to Nantes?

Buses travelling between Caen and Nantes leave from Gare routière de Caen - Quai K or Arrêt D'autobus Place de la Gare and arrive at 2 route de Paris, Nantes Airport, Hotel Mercure.

Bus Caen to Nantes from US$30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Caen to Nantes on 2 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:50	Caen	4h 25m	20:15	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
		16:25	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	4h 10m	20:35	Nantes	Fastest

Next departures from Caen to Nantes on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:40	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	4h 40m	14:20	Nantes	CheapestFastest
08:45	Caen	10h 35m	19:20	4 Route de Paris	No tags
09:40	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	5h 10m	14:50	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags
10:05	Caen	12h 40m	22:45	4 Route de Paris	No tags
17:00	Caen	12h 40m	05:40	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures from Caen to Nantes on 7 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	9h 45m	20:15	Nantes	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:32 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Caen to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

236 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$14 - US$135	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$55 - US$304	Average duration4h 29m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$22 - US$51	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Bus Caen to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30

Average bus trip duration4h 40m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure08:45

Distance231 km

Latest bus departure17:00

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 079 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 154 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Infobus

Caen to Nantes Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Caen to Nantes, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Caen and Nantes?

Stops in Caen

A - Gare routière de Caen - Quai K

B - Arrêt D'autobus Place de la Gare

C - Ouistreham - Terminal Brittany Ferries

Stops in Nantes

A - 2 route de Paris

B - Nantes Airport

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Frequently asked questions on the trip Caen - Nantes

How much does a bus ticket from Caen to Nantes cost?
The bus ticket price from Caen to Nantes starts at US$14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Caen to Nantes is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Caen to Nantes?
The average travel time between Caen and Nantes is around 4h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 237 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Caen and Nantes?
The number of buses from Caen to Nantes can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Caen to Nantes by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Caen to Nantes?
When taking the bus from Caen to Nantes, you can travel comfortably and safely with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Caen to Nantes?
Buses travelling between Caen and Nantes leave from Gare routière de Caen - Quai K or Arrêt D'autobus Place de la Gare and arrive at 2 route de Paris, Nantes Airport, Hotel Mercure.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$24

01/11

US$42

Today

US$42

03/11

US$30

04/11

US$84

05/11

US$57

06/11

US$66

07/11

US$78

The cheapest trip from Caen to Nantes was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$84 for a bus ticket from Caen to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30, which is on 2025-11-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Caen and Nantes!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Caen to Nantes that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Caen to Nantes.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 40m	Avg priceUS$30	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 29m	Avg priceUS$69	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg priceUS$31	Daily departures12

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