What is the distance between Nantes and Cologne?

Nantes and Cologne are 462 miles (745 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Nantes, chances are that your bus will depart from 2 route de Paris and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular 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 Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Opera, Cologne Cathedral, Roman Praetorium, Cologne Zoo and Lanxess Arena.

Bus Nantes to Cologne from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Nantes to Cologne on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	4 Route de Paris	19h 20m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
4:30pm	4 Route de Paris	15h	7:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
4:30pm	4 Route de Paris	15h 30m	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
5:40pm	4 Route de Paris	16h 50m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
9:30pm	4 Route de Paris	17h	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:00pm	Nantes	18h 25m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	1:30pm	4 Route de Paris	14h 25m	3:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	4 Route de Paris	20h 52m	1:22pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	17h	5:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	4:30pm	4 Route de Paris	15h 30m	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Cologne on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:00pm	Nantes	18h 25m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:37 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nantes to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

462 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $186	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$291 - $346	Average Duration7h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$56 - $56	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Cologne?

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

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 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

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to Cologne by bus

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

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

$95

11/22

$63

Today

$78

11/24

No data

11/25

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11/26

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11/27

$62

11/28

$66

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $144 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.