Bus Tickets from Cologne to Nantes

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TodayJul 17
from $128
TomorrowJul 18
from $116
SatJul 19
from $80
SunJul 20
from $116
MonJul 21
from $82
TueJul 22
from $73
WedJul 23
ThuJul 24

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes Atlantique Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Nantes.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $198Average Duration16h 40m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$64 - $122Average Duration18h 56m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$88 - $88Average Duration10h 20m
31kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cologne to Nantes

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 18 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 56mAverage Duration
$64Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$93
Average bus trip duration16h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance464 miles (748 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Nantes Bus

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

Best price found
07/15
$65
07/16
$85
Today
$119
07/18
$108
07/19
$75
07/20
$108
07/21
$77
07/22
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Nantes was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $192 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-07-22.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Nantes

You can also go to Nantes by train

Train from Cologne to Nantes

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