How far is Rouen from Nantes?

Rouen and Nantes are 196 miles (317 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rouen to Nantes leave from Rouen (Avenue Champlain) and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Tour Lu and the lieu unique, Estuaire Nantes <> Saint-Nazaire, Machines de l’Ile, Graslin Theater and By boat on the Loire " Estuaire Nantes-Saint Nazaire.

Bus Rouen to Nantes from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rouen to Nantes on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	6h 15m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rouen to Nantes on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	9h 15m	11:25pm	Nantes	Cheapest
	Bus	3:45pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 25m	12:10am	Nantes	Fastest

Next departures for Rouen to Nantes on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	6h 15m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	10h 5m	11:25pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 30m	4:40pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 25m	12:10am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Rouen to Nantes on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:45pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 25m	12:10am	Nantes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:10pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	9h 15m	11:25pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rouen to Nantes on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:45pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	8h 25m	12:10am	Nantes	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rouen to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $160	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $214	Average Duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $60	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rouen and Nantes?

Stops in Rouen

A
Rouen (Avenue Champlain)
33 Avenue Champlain , 76100 Rouen , France
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B
Halte routière de Rouen
11 Rue des Charrettes, 76000 Rouen, France
C
3602 Quai du Havre
3602 Quai du Havre, 76000 Rouen, France
D
2 Place du Général de Gaulle
2 Place du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, France

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

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rouen to Nantes by bus

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$27

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$44

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$18

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The cheapest trip from Rouen to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $84 for a bus ticket from Rouen to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-29.