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TodayMar 29
from $89
TomorrowMar 30
from $30
SunMar 31
from $27
MonApr 1
from $47
TueApr 2
from $38
WedApr 3
from $30
ThuApr 4
from $30
FriApr 5

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

9:05PM
8h55m
6:00AM
Lyon - Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
CheapestFastest
Nantes - Nantes
Cheapest
Fastest
11:30PM
21h25m
8:55PM
Lyon - Aéroport LYS
2nd Cheapest
Nantes - 4 Route de Paris
2nd Cheapest
11:25PM
12h10m
11:35AM
Lyon - Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Nantes - Nantes
4:40PM
12h30m
5:10AM
Lyon - Perrache
Nantes - 4 Route de Paris
7:25PM
12h50m
8:15AM
Lyon - Perrache
Nantes - 4 Route de Paris
Bus Lyon to Nantes: Trip Overview

Bus Lyon to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45
Average bus trip duration12h 30m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure12:10 AM
Distance319 miles (513 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Lyon to Nantes Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:10AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$45
Minimum Trip Duration7h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h30m
Distance319 miles (513 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Nantes

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Lyon to Nantes is about 12h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 7h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 321 miles (518 km) that separate the two cities.

Lyon and Nantes are 321 miles (518 km) apart.

About 12 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. The number of buses running from Lyon to Nantes may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Lyon to Nantes as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:50 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Nantes from Lyon, chances are that your bus will depart from Perrache and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The bus ticket costs $45 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $25 and $167, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Les enseignes, Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Planetarium, Isle of Nantes and Guided Tours.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/27
$37
03/28
$37
Today
$42
03/30
$37
03/31
$34
04/01
$42
04/02
$34
04/03
$27
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Nantes was searched and found on Apr 3, 2024 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $116 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2024-04-03.

Usually Comuto Pro (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 Lyon and Nantes!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lyon to Nantes, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Nantes will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time12h 30mAvg Price$45Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time5h 15mAvg Price$84Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time7h 50mAvg Price$53Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Lyon and Nantes is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $45 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $25. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Nantes, choose the bus, as it will take you from Lyon to Nantes in about 5h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

Bus from Nantes to Lyon

You can also go to Nantes by train

Train from Lyon to Nantes

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