THE SHORT VERSION
Nice to Nantes at a glance.
- From
- Nice
- To
- Nantes
- Road distance
- About 1146 km
- Straight line
- 791 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~11 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Nantes to Nice →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with coaches along the coast to Marseille and Italy and into the Alps. Long-distance stops vary by operator, including the airport and city stops.
- Nice Airport and city stops
Long-distance coaches call at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and city stops; check your ticket for the exact one. - Regional bus links
Zou! regional buses run along the coast to Cannes and Monaco.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Nantes, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Nantes
More buses from Nice
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Nice from Nantes by road?+
About 1146 km by road (791 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Nice to Nantes take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 11 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Nice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Nice include Nice Airport and city stops, Regional bus links, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Nantes to Nice?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Nantes to Nice guide.
Where does the bus from Nice arrive in Nantes?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Nice to Nantes?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Nice to Nantes bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Nantes by bus?+
Direct buses from Nantes include Paris, Greater London, Barcelona, Milan, Munich and more. See all connections on our Nantes bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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