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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Saint-Malo to Nantes

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£38

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£38

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

3 h 49 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

3 h 49 m

Buses on 17 Sept

1

Distance

163 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Saint-Malo to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Saint-Malo to Nantes will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

To travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes you need to make at least one change.

  • BreizhGo854348+SNCF | Autocar421231
    9:213h49
    St Malo
    13:10Nantes station
    £381One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Malo to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Malo to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a flight costs an average of £326.

Distance: 163 km

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£32

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£26

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3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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11h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Malo to Nantes:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Malo to Nantes costing on average £32.

A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Malo to Nantes costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 34m.

Flight takes on average 11h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Saint-Malo and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Saint-Malo to Nantes bus times

The table below shows live departures for Saint-Malo to Nantes coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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SNCF | Autocar421231+BreizhGo8543489:21 St Malo
3h49
13:10 Nantes station1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Saint-Malo to Nantes coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus or BreizhGo offer coaches services from Saint-Malo to Nantes.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Saint-Malo to Nantes.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or BreizhGo to find the best option for your trip from Saint-Malo to Nantes.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Saint-Malo to Nantes.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or BreizhGo to find the best option for your trip from Saint-Malo to Nantes.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Saint-Malo to Nantes.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes

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Buses from Saint-Malo to Nantes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 2h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
163 km
Average bus duration
2h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
2h 40m
First bus
0:35
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo from Saint-Malo to NantesYou can travel by bus between Saint-Malo to Nantes with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£7
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£8
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

BreizhGo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BreizhGo Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest BreizhGo Price
£18
BreizhGo frequency
2 a day

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo from Saint-Malo to NantesYou can travel by bus between Saint-Malo to Nantes with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£7
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£8
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

What's included in each class

Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned
Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

BreizhGo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BreizhGo Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest BreizhGo Price
£18
BreizhGo frequency
2 a day

Complete guide to Nantes

Things to do in Nantes

Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.

  • Must visit

Musée d'arts de Nantes

Nantes’s fine arts museum, noted for works from the 13th century to today, plus contemporary displays in a modern extension.

  • Recommended

Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nantes

A major natural history museum with zoology, geology and science collections in a handsome 19th-century building near the city centre.

  • Recommended

Musée d'histoire de Nantes

A museum inside the ducal castle tracing Nantes’s history through multimedia, objects and panoramic walks along the ramparts.

Euro (€)

Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport is good value for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included in restaurant bills. It is common to round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up small taxi fares; spare change in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Saint-Malo to Nantes coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Malo 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Saint-Malo to Nantes can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Saint-Malo to Nantes is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes is 2h 40m to travel the 163 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes leaves at 0:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Saint-Malo to Nantes with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes, you can count on BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo for the best way to get you to Nantes. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Saint-Malo and Nantes and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Nantes from Saint-Malo is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Saint-Malo and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Saint-Malo to Nantes depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Saint-Malo to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Saint-Malo to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Saint-Malo to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Saint-Malo and Nantes

Most Saint-Malo to Nantes buses use the Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent to Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes station pair, with some services arriving at Nantes, Route de Paris. Use this guide to compare Saint-Malo and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Saint-Malo
Arrival bus stations in Nantes
Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent
City-centre transport

Getting to Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent from Saint-Malo city centre

Bus2, 8, 8g · 5m · every ~32 min
516, 581 · 9m · every ~2 min

Most popular bus connections from Saint-Malo

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