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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Nantes
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nantes will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lyon for Nantes every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 516 km distance in an average of 9 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 516 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £159 Average Price |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nantes coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 21:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 10h15 | 07:50 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 14h35 | 15:15 Nantes | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Nantes
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Buses from Lyon to Nantes run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 516 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 516 km |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to NantesYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Nantes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 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 Lyon and Nantes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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