How to get from Madrid to Nantes
- 776 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 9h 34m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 41m
2 transfers
Flight + Train
€157
Cheapest
14h 35m
direct
Bus
€57
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Nantes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 776 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
776 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Sep 24 | 9h 34mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €55Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 14h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Sep 249h 34m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€55Omio catalogue, Sep 2514h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Nantes: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Nantesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·14h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Nantes
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€39Departures from Madrid to Nantes
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 18:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 15:55 | 18:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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.
- Bus· 15h 35m€55Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-NantesBook →
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-Paris, Paris-Nantes, Lyon-NantesBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Nantes works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Nantes, about 14h 35m. In total it's roughly €57 over 14h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Nantes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Nantes?
The most useful route takes about 14h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Nantes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 18:45, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Nantes?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 18:45.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Nantes leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Nantes from Madrid?
About 776 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Nantes cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €57. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Nantes?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF.
Can you get from Madrid to Nantes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Nantes?
Usually 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.
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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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026