Bus and Coach from Nantes to Lyon: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nantes to Lyon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nantes to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

£28

tomorrow

£23

Sunday

£26

Monday

£24

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

£28

Thursday

£21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 5m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 05/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 15m	12:00	Nantes	Central bus station	00:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 05/12/2025 12:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 10m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 05/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 05/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 5m	08:30	Nantes	Haluchère	18:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 15m	12:00	Nantes	Central bus station	00:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 5m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 06/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	10h 5m	08:30	Nantes	Haluchère	18:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 10m	23:35	Nantes	Central bus station	08:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 06/12/2025 23:35:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 15m	12:00	Nantes	Central bus station	00:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 07/12/2025 12:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 5m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 07/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 10m	23:35	Nantes	Central bus station	08:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 07/12/2025 23:35:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 07/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 5m	08:30	Nantes	Haluchère	18:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 07/12/2025 08:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 5m	08:30	Nantes	Haluchère	18:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 08/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 5m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 08/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 10m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 08/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 10m	23:35	Nantes	Central bus station	08:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 08/12/2025 23:35:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 09/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	14h 5m	00:40	Nantes	Haluchère	14:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 09/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	14h 20m	09:00	Nantes	Haluchère	23:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 10/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	14h 5m	00:40	Nantes	Haluchère	14:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 10/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	14h 20m	09:00	Nantes	Haluchère	23:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 10/12/2025 09:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 15m	12:00	Nantes	Haluchère	00:15	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 11/12/2025 12:00:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	10h 5m	20:45	Nantes	Haluchère	06:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 11/12/2025 20:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 5m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:15	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 11/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 10m	17:10	Nantes	Central bus station	05:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central bus station, Nantes (France) at 11/12/2025 17:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 50m	13:30	Nantes	Haluchère	03:20	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haluchère, Nantes (France) at 11/12/2025 13:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nantes to Lyon is £21 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nantes and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Nantes and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Nantes to Lyon. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Nantes and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 coaches from Nantes to Lyon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Nantes and Lyon, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Nantes to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Nantes to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nantes to Lyon starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	9h 10m
Earliest Coach	00:40
Latest Coach	20:45
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	515.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest coach connections from Nantes to Lyon

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nantes for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£52

Saturday 06/12

£24

Sunday 07/12

£29

Monday 08/12

£24

Tuesday 09/12

£24

Wednesday 10/12

£28

Thursday 11/12

£21

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£26

Sunday 14/12

£28

Monday 15/12

£31

Tuesday 16/12

£31

Wednesday 17/12

£34

Thursday 18/12

£33

Friday 19/12

£43

Saturday 20/12

£51

Sunday 21/12

£46

Monday 22/12

£45

Tuesday 23/12

£49

Wednesday 24/12

£44

Thursday 25/12

£36

Friday 26/12

£66

Saturday 27/12

£83

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Nantes to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nantes to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £21, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nantes to Lyon. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nantes to Lyon, with £21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Nantes to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nantes to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nantes to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Nantes to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nantes and Lyon

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nantes and Lyon.

Haluchère

Route de Paris

Central bus station

Allée de la Maison Rouge

Sud Bus Stop

Quai de Malakoff

Erdre-Active Bus Stop

Hôtel D ieuBus Station

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Nantes to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Nantes to Lyon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nantes to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Nantes to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Nantes to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nantes to Lyon bus

How much does a Nantes - Lyon coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nantes - Lyon bus trip is available from £21 and takes 12h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nantes to Lyon?

The connection Nantes to Lyon is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £87. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Nantes - Lyon route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nantes to Lyon is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lyon from Nantes take?

The quickest coach from Nantes to Lyon is provided by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 9h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nantes to Lyon?

The earliest bus to Lyon departs from Nantes at 00:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Nantes to Lyon?

The latest bus to Lyon departs from Nantes at 20:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Nantes - Lyon route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nantes to Lyon can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Nantes and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Lyon from Nantes?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nantes Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nantes Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nantes to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nantes to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nantes and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nantes and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!