What is the distance between Nantes and Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 169 miles (272 km).

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

If you're headed to Orleans from Nantes, chances are that your bus will depart from Nantes Airport and arrive at Avenue de la Libération. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Nantes to Orleans from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nantes to Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 50m	1:30am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nantes to Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 50m	1:30am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Orleans on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	8h 5m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	9h 25m	10:05am	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	11:05am	4 Route de Paris	7h 55m	7:00pm	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Orleans on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	8h 5m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Orleans on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	8h 5m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:26 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Nantes to Orleans

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Orleans. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $152	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $54	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Orleans?

Stops in Nantes

A
Nantes Airport
Visit page
B
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
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 Orleans

A
Avenue de la Libération
2 Avenue de la Libération, 45000 Orléans, France
Visit page
B
Orléans Sud (Université)
D2271, 45160 Olivet, France
Visit page
C
Orléans Pompidou
Avenue Georges Pompidou, 45380 La Chapelle Saint Mesmin , France
Visit page
D
Orléans Bus Stop
8 Place de l'Étape, 45000 Orléans, France
E
Gares d'Orléans
4, Rue Albert 1er, 45000 Gare-Pasteur-Saint Vincent
F
Arrêt d'autobus Orléans
19 Avenue de la Libération, 45000 Orléans, France

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,156 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Nantes and Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$60

11/24

$24

Today

$44

11/26

$56

11/27

$24

11/28

$24

11/29

$29

11/30

$23

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Orleans was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $81 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-30.