How far is Lille from Nantes?

Lille and Nantes are 316 miles (509 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lille to Nantes?

Most of the buses traveling from Lille to Nantes leave from Lille - Boulevard de Turin and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Musée d'arts, Guided Tours, Planetarium, Memorial to the abolition of slavery and Machines de l’Ile.

Bus Lille to Nantes from $25 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 6

from $27

TomorrowAug 7

from $30

FriAug 8

from $29

SatAug 9

from $27

SunAug 10

from $35

MonAug 11

from $27

TueAug 12

from $27

WedAug 13

from $27

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 7 at 3:10pm
Departure city: Lille
Departure location: Lille
Arrival time: August 8 at 12:10am
Destination city: Nantes
Destination location: Nantes
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 7 at 11:05pm
Departure city: Lille
Departure location: 131 Boulevard de Turin
Arrival time: August 8 at 7:25am
Destination city: Nantes
Destination location: 4 Route de Paris
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 20m
Departure time: August 7 at 4:05am
Departure city: Lille
Departure location: Lille
Arrival time: August 7 at 1:30pm
Destination city: Nantes
Destination location: Nantes
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 25m
Departure time: August 7 at 3:35am
Departure city: Lille
Departure location: 131 Boulevard de Turin
Arrival time: August 7 at 1:35pm
Destination city: Nantes
Destination location: 4 Route de Paris
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
Departure time: August 7 at 9:45am
Departure city: Lille
Departure location: Lille
Arrival time: August 7 at 8:15pm
Destination city: Nantes
Destination location: Nantes
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 30m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lille to Nantes.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $190	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$69 - $224	Average Duration4h 42m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $98	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Lille to Nantes

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lille to Nantes: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44

Average bus trip duration10h 10m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure3:00am

Distance314 miles (505 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,895 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,639 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Rede Expressos

Lille to Nantes Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Lille to Nantes.

Bus service from Lille to Nantes will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Lille to Nantes, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Lille and Nantes?

Stops in Lille

A - Lille - Boulevard de Turin

B - 1 Place Saint-Hubert

C - Gare de Lille Europe

D - 253 Boulevard de Leeds

Stops in Nantes

A - 2 route de Paris

B - Nantes Airport

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lille - Nantes

How far is Lille from Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lille to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

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

Best price found

08/04

$48

08/05

$48

Today

$25

08/07

$28

08/08

$27

08/09

$25

08/10

$32

08/11

$25

The cheapest trip from Lille to Nantes was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $123 for a bus ticket from Lille to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-08-09.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Lille to Nantes that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 10m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 42m	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures2

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Bus Lille to Nantes: Trip Overview

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Lille to Nantes Bus

Where are the popular stops in Lille and Nantes?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lille - Nantes

How far is Lille from Nantes?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lille to Nantes?

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

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