What's the distance between Cologne and Nantes by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Nantes by coach is approximately 462 miles (745 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to Nantes without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Cologne to Nantes from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Nantes on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 10m	15:10	Nantes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 40m	15:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Nantes on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 10m	15:10	Nantes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 40m	15:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 14:38 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 20mAverage duration

462 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£38 - £129	Average duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£158 - £302	Average duration7h 17m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£57 - £69	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
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
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

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Nantes

What's the distance between Cologne and Nantes by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Nantes by coach is approximately 462 miles (745 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Nantes without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£79

22/11

£61

Today

£42

24/11

£37

25/11

£43

26/11

£41

27/11

£48

28/11

£60

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Nantes was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £37

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 £37 to £84 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 £37, which is on 2025-11-24.