Bus Tickets from Lyon to Nantes

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TodayAug 3
from US$73
TomorrowAug 4
from US$32
TueAug 5
from US$38
WedAug 6
from US$38
ThuAug 7
from US$32
FriAug 8
from US$41
SatAug 9
from US$52
SunAug 10
from US$53

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Aéroport LYS
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: 4 Route de Paris
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Nantes
    Destination location: Nantes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Nantes

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$178Average Duration12h 25m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$33 - US$331Average Duration5h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$44 - US$104Average Duration7h 10m
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Nantes

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
7h 10mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 25m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance517 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Lyon to Nantes Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lyon - Nantes

  1. What is the distance between Lyon and Nantes?

    It's about 518 km (321 miles) from Lyon to Nantes.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Nantes?

    Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to 2 route de Paris in Nantes.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-01
US$106
08-02
US$98
Today
US$68
08-04
US$30
08-05
US$35
08-06
US$35
08-07
US$30
08-08
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lyon to Nantes was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$131 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Flixbus (FR) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lyon and Nantes!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lyon to Nantes, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Nantes will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Nantes?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Nantes

You can also go to Nantes by train

Train from Lyon to Nantes

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