What is the distance between Bordeaux and Nantes?

The distance separating Bordeaux and Nantes is 172 miles (277 km).

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

If you're headed to Nantes from Bordeaux, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare Saint-Jean and arrive at Nantes Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are By boat on the Loire " Estuaire Nantes-Saint Nazaire, Machines de l’Ile, Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Jardin Des Plantes and Jules Verne Museum.

Bus Bordeaux to Nantes from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 50m	7:10pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
10:45am	Bordeaux (Floirac Dravemont)	4h	2:45pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	11:00am	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
10:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 15m	2:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 50m	7:10pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
4:15pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 20m	8:35pm	Nantes	No tags
3:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 20m	7:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
11:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 30m	5:20am	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h	2:00pm	Nantes	CheapestFastest
11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	5:10pm	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
4:15pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 20m	8:35pm	Nantes	No tags
4:45am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 15m	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 35m	11:35am	Nantes	Cheapest
10:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h	2:00pm	Nantes	Fastest
5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	11:00am	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	5:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 25m	10:30pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
10:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h	2:00pm	Nantes	Fastest
5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	11:00am	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
7:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 35m	11:35am	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	11:00am	Nantes	Cheapest
10:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h	2:00pm	Nantes	Fastest
7:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 35m	11:35am	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	5:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Nantes on October 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 35m	11:35am	Nantes	Cheapest
10:00am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h	2:00pm	Nantes	Fastest
5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	11:00am	Nantes	No tags
1:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 10m	5:50am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	5:10pm	Nantes	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bordeaux to Nantes.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $165	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$27 - $347	Average Duration4h 41m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $62	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bordeaux to Nantes

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bordeaux to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21

Average bus trip duration4h 25m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure1:40am

Distance173 miles (278 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,876 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,978 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 10978 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $16

BlaBlaBus Bordeaux Nantes recent customer reviews

The driver did not let anyone sit in the first row because he said the four seats were for his colleague to sleep instead of his colleague being in the very front with him

Luis N.

December 28, 2019

ALSA

4.5/560,469 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Bordeaux to Nantes Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Nantes?

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

Stops in Nantes

A - Nantes Airport

B - 2 route de Paris

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bordeaux - Nantes

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

$19

10/12

$28

Today

$36

10/14

$19

10/15

$15

10/16

$16

10/17

$24

10/18

$23

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Nantes was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $72 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.

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 Bordeaux and Nantes!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bordeaux to Nantes.

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 Bordeaux to Nantes that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 25m	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 41m	Avg Price$125	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 40m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures26

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