The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes to Cologne
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
15 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Cologne will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Nantes for Cologne on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 744 km distance in an average of 15 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 18 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €208.
Distance: 744 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €225 Average price | €493 Average price |
13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Cologne buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Nantes | 18h20 | 4:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Nantes | 17h20 | 4:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare prices and tickets Nantes to Cologne by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Cologne
Buses from Nantes to Cologne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €41 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 744 km distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 744 km |
Average bus duration 12h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Nantes to CologneYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nantes to Cologne
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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