Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
Based on 11143 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $28
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Nantes by bus
What is the distance between Lyon and Nantes?
Lyon and Nantes are 321 miles (518 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Nantes?
If you're headed to Nantes from Lyon, chances are that your bus will depart from Lyon Airport and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
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 Les enseignes, Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Planetarium, Isle of Nantes and Guided Tours.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/18
$46
11/19
$40
Today
$39
11/21
$45
11/22
$39
11/23
$39
11/24
$39
11/25
$39
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $39
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Nantes, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $166 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-23.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Nantes?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $39
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
