Nantes to Lyon Bus

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Date Tomorrow
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Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ $30.76 €26.48
  • Average duration 9h 19m
  • Connections per day 54
  • Distance 516 km
  • CO₂ per person 46 kg

bus from Nantes to Lyon

The journey from Nantes to Lyon is about 516 km. On average a bus trip takes 9h 19m with 54 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $30.76 €26.48
Trip duration 9h 19m
Connections per day 54
Lowest price ≈ $30.76 €26.48
Highest price ≈ $169.57 €145.98
First departure 12:35 AM
Last departure 11:35 PM
Distance 516 km
Departure Nantes
Arrival Lyon
Travel operator FlixBus, Trenitalia
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How much does it cost to get from Nantes to Lyon by bus?

When you're traveling from Nantes to Lyon, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ $86.14 (€74.16). You might be able to find prices as low as ≈ $30.76 (€26.48), but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.
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The prices for bus tickets from Nantes to Lyon vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. The average bus ticket price is approximately ≈ $86.14 (€74.16). For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

How much time will it take to go from Nantes to Lyon by bus?

The journey between Nantes and Lyon by bus is approximately 516 km. It will take you more or less 9h 19m to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. In order to get from Nantes to Lyon faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Nantes and Lyon will complete the journey in 6h 43m.On average, it will take you about 9h 19m to travel the 516 km between Nantes and Lyon.

How many journeys from Nantes to Lyon are there every day?

The exact number of journeys from Nantes to Lyon can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 54 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Nantes to Lyon. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Nantes to Lyon varies, but in general, you can expect to find 6 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 48 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Nantes to Lyon. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

FlixBus36.12 kg CO₂
13:30Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
11h 10m
02:30Lyon, Perrache
≈ $57.46 €49.47
1 changes
FlixBus36.12 kg CO₂
10:30Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 55m
23:20Lyon, Perrache
≈ $58.63 €50.47
1 changes
Flixbus36.12 kg CO₂
13:304 Route de Paris
11h 10m
02:30Perrache
≈ $60.60 €52.17
1 changes

Next departures from Nantes to Lyon

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

FlixBus ≈ $126.02 €108.49
00:35 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 25m · 1 changes
10:00 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $170.16 €146.49
00:35 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 13m · 1 changes
11:33 Lyon, LYON Aéroport - Saint Exupéry
FlixBus ≈ $211.98 €182.49
00:35 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 39m · 1 changes
10:14 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $184.23 €158.60
00:35 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 18m · 1 changes
09:26 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $131.83 €113.49
07:38 Nantes, Nantes
10h 8m · 1 changes
19:30 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $100.26 €86.31
08:30 4 Route de Paris
10h 5m · direct
18:35 Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $180.00 €154.96
08:30 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
15h 20m · 2 changes
05:05 Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
FlixBus ≈ $189.27 €162.94
08:30 4 Route de Paris
12h 55m · 2 changes
05:05 Aéroport LYS
FlixBus ≈ $158.77 €136.68
08:30 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
10h 5m · 1 changes
20:26 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $95.23 €81.98
08:30 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 5m · direct
18:35 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $146.04 €125.72
08:30 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
10h 19m · 1 changes
20:40 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $171.88 €147.97
10:30 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 55m · 1 changes
23:20 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $180.74 €155.60
10:30 4 Route de Paris
10h 55m · 1 changes
23:20 Perrache
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $196.98 €169.58
10:40 Nantes, Nantes
8h 51m · 1 changes
01:40 Lyon, Lyon - Gare Routière Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $188.17 €161.99
10:40 Nantes, Nantes
8h 16m · 1 changes
20:45 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $200.26 €172.40
12:15 4 Route de Paris
10h 50m · 1 changes
23:50 Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $190.47 €163.97
12:15 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 50m · 1 changes
23:50 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $275.87 €237.49
12:15 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 13m · 1 changes
20:56 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $191.07 €164.49
12:15 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 13m · 1 changes
21:22 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $275.87 €237.49
12:15 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 24m · 1 changes
20:49 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $186.43 €160.49
12:15 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 27m · 1 changes
21:36 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $224.65 €193.40
13:30 4 Route de Paris
11h 35m · 1 changes
01:55 Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $225.92 €194.49
13:30 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 50m · 1 changes
23:08 Lyon - Part-Dieu
FlixBus ≈ $213.70 €183.97
13:30 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
11h 35m · 1 changes
01:55 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $160.28 €137.98
13:30 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
6h 52m · 1 changes
22:58 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $311.88 €268.49
13:30 Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles
7h 34m · 1 changes
22:05 Lyon, Lyon-Saint-Exupery Tgv
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $185.83 €159.98
16:40 Nantes Atlantique Airport, NTE
11h 20m · 1 changes
04:30 Lyon, Perrache
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $186.65 €160.68
17:10 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 50m · 1 changes
04:30 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $174.22 €149.98
17:10 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
10h 50m · 1 changes
04:30 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $194.16 €167.15
17:40 4 Route de Paris
9h 55m · 1 changes
04:45 Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $184.66 €158.97
17:40 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
9h 55m · 1 changes
04:45 Lyon, Perrache
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $186.65 €160.68
18:20 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
11h 41m · 1 changes
06:50 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $174.22 €149.98
18:20 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
11h 41m · 1 changes
06:50 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $133.57 €114.99
18:44 Nantes, Nantes
9h 49m · 1 changes
05:15 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $131.83 €113.49
18:44 Nantes, Nantes
9h 50m · 1 changes
05:45 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $146.80 €126.38
20:12 Nantes, Nantes
8h 41m · 1 changes
06:30 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $134.72 €115.98
20:45 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
9h 45m · direct
06:30 Lyon, Perrache
FlixBus ≈ $170.37 €146.67
20:45 4 Route de Paris
12h 40m · 1 changes
11:05 Aéroport LYS
FlixBus ≈ $162.01 €139.47
20:45 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
12h 40m · 1 changes
11:05 Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
FlixBus ≈ $141.73 €122.01
20:45 4 Route de Paris
9h 45m · direct
06:30 Perrache
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $98.71 €84.98
23:35 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
9h 50m · 1 changes
11:25 Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $99.65 €85.79
23:35 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
9h 10m · direct
08:45 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus ≈ $92.92 €79.99
23:35 Nantes, Haluchère-Batignolles
9h 10m · direct
08:45 Lyon, Perrache
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Carriers on this route

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BlaBlaCar Bus is a long-distance bus service available in multiple countries, including France, Germany, and the Benelux region. It is a subsidiary of BlaBlaCar, a carpooling platform.BlaBlaCar.The company operates buses to and from stations such as Paris Bercy Seine, Rotterdam CS Bus Station, Sloterdijk Bus Station, Brussels Midi West Train, Milan, Barcelona North Bus Station, Charles de Gaulle Airport 3, Annecy Train, Stuttgart Airport, and Victoria Bus Station.

FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

SNCF, the French national railway company, offers TER, a comprehensive regional train service. TER (Transport Express Régional) trains connect cities, and villages within regions of France, offering local transportation for commuters and tourists as they explore the regional culture, landscape, and attractions through its vast network of regional routes. TER trains are slower than the high-speed trains but offer a more affordable and comfortable alternative for shorter journeys within the regions.
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane is the owner of Trenitalia, which serves as the main train operator in Italy. The high-speed Frecciarossa trains link Milan, Rome, Naples, Florence, and Turin at speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph). Frecciargento and Frecciabianca are two other high-speed services that operate at slightly slower rates but provide connectivity to smaller cities and towns. Trenitalia operates regional and intercity train, and provides international connections to neighboring countries through EuroCity trains.

Ticket types and services from Nantes to Lyon

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Nantes to Lyon.

Standard

TER train tickets have a fixed "Tarif Normal" fare and are valid for a single journey until midnight the day after validation in platform stamp machines. Some regions may offer off-peak discounts.
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is provided on BlaBlaCar buses. Download music, movies, and other entertainment materials before your trip, as connections may be weak in rural areas. 

Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on and two checked bags for free on BlaBlaCar Bus, with checked bags under 23 kg and labeled with your name, phone number, and address. Up to four bicycles (one per ticket) can be booked in advance.

Accessibility

BlaBlaCar buses accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. Notify the company when booking to arrange any necessary assistance.

Food and drink

You may bring and eat cold food and drinks, such as sandwiches and bottled water, on the BlaBlaCar buses. However, hot food is not allowed for the comfort and safety of all passengers.

Bicycle

Bicycles are allowed in the hold as one piece of luggage on BlaBlaCar Bus if they are foldable and placed in a protective cover (max. dimensions: 200cm, max. weight: 23kg), while e-bikes and electric scooters are not permitted.

Power sockets

Each seat has an outlet for charging. Look for the socket symbol or ask the driver for more outlets.

Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Wi-Fi
TER trains are currently without WiFi services.
Power sockets
Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets.
Luggage
TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas.
Accessibility
Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Food and drink
TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments.
Bicycle
Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 36.12kg
bus 38.7kg
flight 103.2kg
carpool 82.56kg

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