The cheapest and fastest coaches from Marseille to Nantes
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 9 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Marseille to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Nantes will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 15 buses that leave Marseille 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 696 km distance in an average of 13 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 15 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, coach and flight for Marseille to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 696 km
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£60 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price | £124 Average Price |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Marseille to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Nantes coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h30 | 21:30 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
58074 · 88085 | 06:05 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h20 | 22:25 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
50793 · 72403 | 11:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h00 | 05:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
50486 · 50024 | 11:35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h45 | 04:20 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h20 | 04:50 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
51022 · 51027 | 15:40 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h20 | 10:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h25 | 11:45 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
51027 | 19:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 10:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
5808 · 87081 | 20:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h10 | 14:10 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h30 | 14:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
50488 · 50767 | 22:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 13:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
50488 · 50767 | 23:30 Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 13h30 | 13:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h15 | 13:45 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
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51048 · 5500 | 01:45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h55 | 18:40 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marseille to Nantes
Buses from Marseille to Nantes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 696 km distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 696 km |
Average bus duration 13h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Marseille to NantesYou can travel by bus between Marseille to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Marseille to Nantes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 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 Marseille and Nantes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: 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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