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

today

$38

tomorrow

$30

Wednesday

$32

Thursday

$36

Friday

$38

Saturday

$36

Sunday

$37

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 15m	10:35 PM	Lyon		8:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 10:35:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 25m	12:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:25 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 12:00:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	14h 5m	5:00 AM	Lyon		7:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 5:00:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	12h 40m	3:45 PM	Lyon		4:25 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 3:45:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 49m	10:40 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	10:29 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 10:40:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 49m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 35m	1:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:55 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$32	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 1:20:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	10h 35m	10:20 PM	Lyon		8:55 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 10:20:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	14h 35m	3:15 PM	Lyon		5:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 3:15:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 14m	2:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	5:29 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$100	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 2:15:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 14m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	10h 15m	10:35 PM	Lyon		8:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop		Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 10:35:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
	FlixBus	14h 35m	8:35 AM	Lyon		11:10 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop		Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 8:35:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 55m	9:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	5:55 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	10h 50m	10:30 AM	Lyon		9:20 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	10h 15m	10:35 PM	Lyon		8:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 10:35:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 25m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:35 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 11:10:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	11h 15m	5:00 AM	Lyon		4:15 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 55m	9:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	5:55 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$38	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	10h 15m	10:35 PM	Lyon		8:50 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 10:35:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	12h 15m	12:50 AM	Lyon		1:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 12:50:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	10h 50m	10:30 AM	Lyon		9:20 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 25m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:35 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$46	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 11:10:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 55m	8:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	8:25 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 55m	9:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	5:55 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$36	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	12h 15m	12:50 AM	Lyon		1:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/12/2026 12:50:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	14h 5m	5:00 AM	Lyon		7:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 25m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:35 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/12/2026 11:10:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 55m	9:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	5:55 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$37	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	10h 35m	10:20 PM	Lyon		8:55 AM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 10:20:00 PM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 55m	8:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	8:25 PM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 25m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:35 AM	Nantes	Haluchère	Economy	$49	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 11:10:00 PM to Haluchère, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	12h 15m	12:50 AM	Lyon		1:05 PM	Nantes	Sud Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 12:50:00 AM to Sud Bus Stop, Nantes (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Nantes is $26 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Nantes

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Lyon to Nantes. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and Nantes.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Lyon to Nantes, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Nantes, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Nantes

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Lyon to Nantes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Nantes starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	8h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	320.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Nantes

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lyon 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

$32

Tuesday 09/08

$30

Wednesday 09/09

$32

Thursday 09/10

$36

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$34

Sunday 09/13

$37

Monday 09/14

$31

Tuesday 09/15

$26

Wednesday 09/16

$31

Thursday 09/17

$29

Friday 09/18

$33

Saturday 09/19

$34

Sunday 09/20

$35

Monday 09/21

$29

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$31

Thursday 10/01

$29

Friday 10/02

$31

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Nantes

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

With a price starting from $26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Nantes. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Nantes, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

How to save money travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon to Nantes are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Nantes

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

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Nantes

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

FAQs about the Lyon to Nantes bus

How much does a Lyon Nantes bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 11h 49m to reach Nantes. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $100. 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 Lyon to Nantes each day?

Every day, the Lyon 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 Lyon to Nantes take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Nantes is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 8h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Nantes?

The earliest bus arriving in Nantes from Lyon starts at 5:00 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 Lyon to Nantes?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Nantes starts at 11:25 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 Lyon Nantes route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Nantes?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon 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 and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon to Nantes on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lyon and to Nantes

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