What is the distance between Cologne and Nantes?

The distance covered from Cologne to Nantes is 745 km (462 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Nantes?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at 2 route de Paris, in Nantes.

Bus Cologne to Nantes from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Nantes on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 10m	3:10pm	Nantes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 40m	3:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Nantes on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 10m	3:10pm	Nantes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 40m	3:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:38 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

744 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $238	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$290 - $557	Average Duration7h 17m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$105 - $127	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Nantes?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
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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

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Nantes by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Nantes?
The distance covered from Cologne to Nantes is 745 km (462 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Nantes?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at 2 route de Paris, in Nantes.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$145

11-22

$112

Today

$76

11-24

$68

11-25

$78

11-26

$76

11-27

$89

11-28

$110

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $68

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 $68 to $155 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 2025-11-24.