4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Nantes
How to get from Cologne to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50429 · 5092711:55AM17h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)05:10AMNantes, Route de Paris$1011One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50429 · 5092711:55AM17h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)05:10AMNantes, Route de Paris$1011One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 2512+
VY297405:45AM7h20Cologne Bonn Airport01:05PMNantes Atlantique Airport$4861One-way1 transfer
Other options
9414+
880706:39AM7h41Cologne Hbf02:20PMNantes station$2981One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20PM19h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)07:25AMNantes$1171One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus09:01AM19h54Cologne Hbf04:55AMNantes$1311One-way2 transfers- FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus12:14PM19h11Cologne Hbf07:25AMNantes$1461One-way2 transfers
- FR 2512+
V7216505:45AM13h15Cologne Bonn Airport07:00PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5331One-way1 transfer - FR 2512+IB544305:45AM7h20Cologne Bonn Airport01:05PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5781One-way1 transfer
LH1973+
LH99 · LH105608:30AM9h45Cologne Bonn Airport06:15PMNantes Atlantique Airport$8921One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Nantes
Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Nantes.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nantes:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nantes costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Nantes costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with Cityjet to go to Nantes by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Cologne to Nantes: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
