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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Nantes | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Cheapest | |||||
 | 4 Route de Paris | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | 4 Route de Paris | Hbf | No tags | |||||
| 4 Route de Paris | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
| 4 Route de Paris | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Nantes to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 989, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Cologne?
Stops in Nantes
- A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France - B
Nantes Airport
- 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 Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nantes to Cologne by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Nantes to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Nantes to Cologne starts at R 953. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Nantes to Cologne 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 Nantes to Cologne?
The average travel time between Nantes and Cologne is around 17h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 745 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Nantes and Cologne?
The number of buses from Nantes to Cologne 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 Nantes to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Nantes to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Nantes to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Nantes and Cologne leave from 2 route de Paris or Nantes Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nantes to Cologne was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 098To 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 R 1 098 to R 2 548 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 R 1 098, which is on 2025-11-27.
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.
