How to get from Nantes to Bordeaux
- 277 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 29m
- 28 bus departures a day with BlaBlaCar Bus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 29m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 277 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 12mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 3h 29mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 12m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 253h 29m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nantes to Bordeaux: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Nantes → Bordeauxbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 29m
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, Nantes to Bordeaux
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€64Departures from Nantes to Bordeaux
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 28 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 00:00 | 23:55 |
| SNCFtrain | 4 | 07:43 | 17:55 |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nantes to Bordeaux works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Nantes to Bordeaux, about 3h 29m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Nantes to Bordeaux: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The most useful route takes about 3h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nantes to Bordeaux?
28 a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
When is the first train from Nantes to Bordeaux?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 07:43 and the last at 17:55, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Nantes to Bordeaux?
4 a day with SNCF, between 07:43 and 17:55.
How far is Bordeaux from Nantes?
About 277 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nantes to Bordeaux cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nantes to Bordeaux?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Nantes to Bordeaux without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Bordeaux?
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