Bus Bilbao to Nantes - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bilbao to Nantes

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bilbao to Nantes from various bus operators like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or ALSA for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$41

Wednesday

$34

Thursday

$34

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	10h 59m	6:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 59m
FlixBus	10h 25m	4:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/8/2026 4:20:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	10h 5m	7:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/8/2026 7:45:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	11h 45m	8:05 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:05:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Nantes via Bordeaux, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  15h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:44 AM
  
  Bordeaux
  Saint Jean Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Saint Jean Train Station, Bordeaux (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Bordeaux
  Saint Jean Train Station
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Nantes
  Haluchère
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint Jean Train Station, Bordeaux (France) at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 35m	3:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:20 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$34	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/9/2026 3:45:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 34m	5:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$34	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 34m
ALSA	10h 59m	6:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 59m
FlixBus	10h 5m	7:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 15m	8:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/9/2026 8:50:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 0m	9:35 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$34	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 34m	5:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/10/2026 5:55:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 34m
ALSA	10h 59m	6:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 59m
FlixBus	9h 35m	9:20 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/10/2026 9:20:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	10h 15m	8:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/10/2026 8:50:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 35m	3:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:20 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/13/2026 3:45:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 34m	5:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/13/2026 5:55:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 34m
ALSA	10h 59m	6:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 59m
FlixBus	9h 35m	9:20 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/13/2026 9:20:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	10h 25m	4:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 9/13/2026 4:20:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bilbao to Nantes is $32 on 9/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bilbao and Nantes

See here how frequent the connections between Bilbao and Nantes are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Bilbao to Nantes. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Bilbao and Nantes.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 buses from Bilbao to Nantes, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Nantes, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Nantes

Compare all providers like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA that travel 7 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Nantes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Nantes starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	9h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	281.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Nantes

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bilbao for Nantes: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$50

Wednesday 09/09

$34

Thursday 09/10

$34

Friday 09/11

$37

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$36

Monday 09/14

$38

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$34

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$32

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$49

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$32

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Nantes

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Nantes, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $32, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bilbao to Nantes. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Nantes, with $32. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Nantes

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bilbao to Nantes in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bilbao to Nantes, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bilbao to Nantes are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Nantes

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bilbao and Nantes.

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Haluchère

Route de Paris

Central bus station

Allée de la Maison Rouge

Sud Bus Stop

Quai de Malakoff

Erdre-Active Bus Stop

Hôtel Dieu Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bilbao to Nantes

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bilbao to Nantes? Or which bus companies serve the route Bilbao to Nantes? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bilbao to Nantes bus

How much does a Bilbao Nantes bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 13h 35m to reach Nantes. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bilbao to Nantes?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nantes.

On average, how many connections are available from Bilbao to Nantes each day?

Every day, the Bilbao to Nantes bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bilbao to Nantes take?

The fastest bus from Bilbao to Nantes is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Nantes?

The earliest bus arriving in Nantes from Bilbao starts at 4:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bilbao to Nantes?

The latest bus trip departing from Bilbao for Nantes starts at 9:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bilbao Nantes route?

When traveling by bus from Bilbao to Nantes, passengers can travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Nantes?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Nantes by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Bilbao to Nantes bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bilbao Nantes bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bilbao Nantes bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bilbao to Nantes on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bilbao to Nantes

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Nantes

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bilbao and to Nantes. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!