The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Nantes
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 31 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Nantes will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lille for Nantes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 508 km distance in an average of 9 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Lille to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 508 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lille to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Nantes coaches for today, Wednesday 21 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 Lille | 6h00 | 18:00 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:40 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h35 | 15:15 Nantes | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Nantes
Buses from Lille to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 508 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 508 km |
Average bus duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lille to NantesYou can travel by bus between Lille to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Nantes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Nantes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nantes, Route de Paris, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Nantes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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