How to get from Lille to Nantes
Lille to Nantes is 508 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 4h 08m by train. The trip takes 10h 50m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lille to Nantes by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
- First bus at 00:05, last at 11:15
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lille to Nantes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 508 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
508 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Nov 8 | 4h 08mFastest1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 8 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Nov 84h 08m · 1 transferFastestSee Train details
- Bus€19Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 810h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lille to Nantes: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lille → Nantesbus
FlixBus·8h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Lille to Nantes
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €110 | |
| December 2026 | €75 | |
| January 2027 | €64 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Lille to Nantes
FlixBus publishes departures from 00:05 to 11:15.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 00:05 | 11:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:05
- 11:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
How the trip from Lille to Nantes works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Lille to Nantes, about 8h 20m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Lille to Nantes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lille to Nantes?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 8h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lille to Nantes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 11:15, from Lille Lesquin, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Lille to Nantes leave from?
Lille Lesquin with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Nantes from Lille?
About 508 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lille to Nantes cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €33. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lille to Nantes?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Lille to Nantes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 08m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Nantes?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026