What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Nantes?

Frankfurt am Main and Nantes are 508 miles (818 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes?

If you're headed to Nantes from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will depart from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Nantes Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Machines de l’Ile, Tour Lu and the lieu unique, Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Estuaire Nantes <> Saint-Nazaire and Jardin Des Plantes.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Nantes from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nantes on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	16h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	14h	9:25pm	Nantes	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	14h 25m	9:25pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	16h 25m	3:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	16h 50m	3:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 7 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

7h 57mAverage Duration

506 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $217	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $301	Average Duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Nantes?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,422 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes by bus

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/22

$69

11/23

$44

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$44

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$48

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$42

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $122 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-29.