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Valence to Nantes bus

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Valence - Nantes Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Valence to Nantes. Traveling by bus from Valence to Nantes usually takes around 15 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance347 mi (558 km)
Shortest duration15h 30m
Cheapest price€56.78
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
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What bus companies travel from Valence to Nantes?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Valence to Nantes. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus215h 38m€60.27
  • 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 2 trips from Valence to Nantes, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 38 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 bus takes an average of 15 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 347 miles from Valence to Nantes. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Valence to Nantes.

The first bus leaves at 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Valence to Nantes, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Valence to Nantes. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.

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 bus leave from in Valence?

Main departure station: 48 Rue Denis Papin

Most buses depart from the main station in Valence.

All bus stations in Valence:

  • 48 Rue Denis Papin

Where does the bus arrive in Nantes?

Main arrival station: 4 Route de Paris

All buses from Valence arrive at one main station in Nantes.

All bus stations in Nantes:

  • 4 Route de Paris

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