How much is the bus ticket from Nantes to Bordeaux?

The cheapest bus tickets from Nantes to Bordeaux start at R 258. The average price for this route is around R 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Nantes to Bordeaux?

The average bus journey time from Nantes to Bordeaux is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 280 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 29m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Nantes to Bordeaux route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , ALSA .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nantes to Bordeaux?

The earliest bus departs from Nantes to Bordeaux at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nantes to Bordeaux?

A bus trip from Nantes to Bordeaux produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Nantes to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nantes to Bordeaux?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Nantes to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nantes to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Nantes to Bordeaux from R 199 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Nantes	4h 20m	18:25	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	04:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	16:20	Nantes	4h 35m	20:55	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	11:20	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	15:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	18:05	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 40m	22:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Nantes	4h 20m	18:25	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	14:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Nantes	4h 40m	04:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	07:45	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	11:55	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	09:45	Nantes	4h 30m	14:15	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Nantes	4h 40m	04:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	14:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Nantes	5h	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	07:45	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	11:55	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	13:20	Nantes	4h 50m	18:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub	4h 40m	04:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	14:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub	4h 30m	14:15	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	07:45	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	11:55	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub	5h	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Nantes	4h 40m	04:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	14:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Nantes	4h 30m	14:15	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	07:45	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	11:55	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Nantes	5h	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:25	Nantes	5h 5m	05:30	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	14:05	Nantes	4h 20m	18:25	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Nantes	5h	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	18:05	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 40m	22:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	13:20	Nantes	4h 50m	18:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Bordeaux on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Nantes	4h 20m	18:25	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 5m	04:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Nantes	4h 30m	14:15	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	11:20	Nantes (Bus Station)	4h 10m	15:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	16:20	Nantes	4h 35m	20:55	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:08 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bordeaux. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 258, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

4h 40mAverage duration

280 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 258 - R 2 275	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 437 - R 5 185	Average duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 288 - R 1 066	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Bordeaux?

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
Visit page
C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Stops in Bordeaux

A
Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B
Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C
Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E
Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F
Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 384 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11384 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 258

BlaBlaBus Nantes Bordeaux recent customer reviews

Seats on the back are a pain, we should have the possibility to choose. but the rest was okay

Yasmine Z.

5 November 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512 133 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561 193 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

FR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nantes to Bordeaux by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The cheapest bus tickets from Nantes to Bordeaux start at R 258. The average price for this route is around R 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The average bus journey time from Nantes to Bordeaux is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 280 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 29m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Nantes to Bordeaux route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, ALSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The earliest bus departs from Nantes to Bordeaux at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nantes to Bordeaux?
A bus trip from Nantes to Bordeaux produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Nantes to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nantes to Bordeaux?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Nantes to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nantes to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/01

R 723

21/01

R 672

Today

R 240

23/01

R 240

24/01

R 220

25/01

R 240

26/01

R 239

27/01

R 241

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Bordeaux was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 220

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

You can expect to pay from R 220 to R 1 321 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Bordeaux based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 220, which is on 2026-01-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 40m	Avg priceR 429	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 1m	Avg priceR 1 717	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 30m	Avg priceR 621	Daily departures25