How far is Orleans from Nantes by coach?

The journey from Nantes to Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).

What is the best way to go from Nantes to Orleans without a car?

You can reach Orleans from Nantes by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Nantes to Orleans from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nantes to Orleans on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 50m	01:30	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Nantes to Orleans on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00	Nantes	5h 55m	17:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
	Bus	16:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 50m	01:30	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Orleans on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Nantes	5h 55m	17:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:10	Nantes	8h 5m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	00:40	4 Route de Paris	9h 25m	10:05	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	11:05	4 Route de Paris	7h 55m	19:00	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Orleans on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:10	Nantes	8h 5m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	12:00	Nantes	5h 55m	17:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	16:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Nantes to Orleans on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Nantes	5h 55m	17:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:10	Nantes	8h 5m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nantes Atlantique Airport	8h 35m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 14:26 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Nantes to Orleans

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Orleans. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, 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£14 - £119	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £42	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

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nantes to Orleans

How far is Orleans from Nantes by coach?
The journey from Nantes to Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).
What is the best way to go from Nantes to Orleans without a car?
You can reach Orleans from Nantes by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£62

23/11

£47

Today

£19

25/11

£35

26/11

£44

27/11

£19

28/11

£19

29/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Orleans was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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 £19 to £63 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 £19, which is on 2025-11-27.