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Journey Information
There are 10 intercity coaches per day from Lisbon to Nantes. Traveling by coach from Lisbon to Nantes usually takes around 25 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 20 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 700 mi (1127 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 55m |
| Cheapest price | £35.43 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Lisbon to Nantes?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lisbon to Nantes. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10 | 1d 1h 59m | £75.37 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 10 trips from Lisbon to Nantes, and usually makes the trip in about 25 hours and 59 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 25 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 700 miles from Lisbon to Nantes. However, the fastest coach only takes 20 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Nantes at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 02:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Lisbon to Nantes, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Nantes
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Nantes is a green city with high quality of life and many things to see. Much of the city's architecture is fairly contemporary, but you can stumble upon historic buildings dating back to ancient times. Check out several segments of ancient walls surrounding the city, or head to Château des ducs de Bretagne and neighboring Cathédrale Saint Pierre. Of Nantes' many museums, the most notable is the Fine Art Museum, which covers various subject matters and art periods.
Nantes is known for its excellent wine and seafood. This region of France is also the birthplace of crêpes, those thin, delicious pancakes. Head to Cafe Molière or La Cigale for some of the best cuisine in Nantes.
Nantes is one of the cities we included in our itinerary of ten French cities to visit for under $150. So as you can guess, travel in and out of Nantes is not too expensive! Taking the bus is often the cheapest option, with tickets available on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and others. Regular TGV trains connect Nantes to Paris, so it is easy to reach the biggest travel hub in France.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Lisbon?
Main departure station: Estação do Oriente
Lisbon has two coach stations with service to Nantes.
All coach stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
Where does the coach arrive in Nantes?
Main arrival station: 4 Route de Paris
All coaches from Lisbon arrive at one main station in Nantes.
Coach stations in Nantes:
4 Route de Paris
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