What is the distance between Nantes and Paris?

Nantes and Paris are 213 miles (343 km) apart.

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

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

Once in Paris, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tour Montparnasse, L'Arc de Triomphe, La Seine, Pont Neuf and Musée du Louvre.

Bus Nantes to Paris from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	5h 15m	10:25pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	4h 55m	1:55pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Nantes	5h 40m	1:55pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	4 Route de Paris	10h 15m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Nantes	5h 10m	1:25pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	5h 15m	10:25pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	6h 15m	11:25pm	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	5h 20m	6:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	5h 15m	10:25pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 20m	5:20pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	4 Route de Paris	5h	2:30am	Paris (Pont de Levallois)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	5h 5m	3:05pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	5h 50m	4:20pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	5h 15m	10:25pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	5h 5m	3:05pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	5h 50m	4:20pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	5h 5m	3:05pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	5h 50m	4:20pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	5h 55m	5:55pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Paris on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	5h 50m	4:20pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	4h 45m	5:25am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	5h 5m	3:05pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	6h 20m	7:00am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	5h 15m	10:25pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nantes to Paris

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 2 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 18mAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $229	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $126	Average Duration2h 18m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $72	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Paris?

Stops in Nantes

A - 2 route de Paris

B - Nantes Airport

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Stops in Paris

A - Charles de Gaulle Airport

B - Orly Airport

C - Massy

D - Bercy Seine

E - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

F - Porte Maillot

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to Paris by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$71

11/17

$46

Today

$22

11/19

$19

11/20

$15

11/21

$20

11/22

$15

11/23

$15

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Paris was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $91 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus, 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 Nantes to Paris?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 18m	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures29