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Compare bus and flight for Nantes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
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$177 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Nantes to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V7227210:35 AM1h45Nantes Atlantique Airport12:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM16h25Nantes7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1311One-way1 transfer
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V7227210:35 AM1h45Nantes Atlantique Airport12:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
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Normal · Normal11:00 PM13h59Nantes, Route de Paris12:59 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1411One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:00 PM13h59Nantes, Route de Paris12:59 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1411One-way1 transfer
51028 · 31616:50 PM14h55Nantes, Route de Paris9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1401One-way1 transfer
AF7507 · AF14006:45 PM4h30Nantes Atlantique Airport11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
AF7505 · AF14002:20 PM8h55Nantes Atlantique Airport11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
AF7501 · AF180010:30 AM6h15Nantes Atlantique Airport4:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Madrid:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Madrid costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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