More cities in one trip from Nantes
Nantes (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 90 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Rennes, Caen and Angers; the quickest to reach is Angers, about 1 h 5 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 90 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Nantes
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes · France | 99 km | 1 h 30 min | Bus |
| Caen · France | 236 km | about 4 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Angers · France | 80 km | 1 h 5 min | Bus |
| Le Mans · France | 158 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Tours · France | 170 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Orleans · France | 271 km | 4 h 20 min | Bus |
| La Rochelle · France | 122 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Poitiers · France | 159 km | about 3 h | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Nantes
Land in Nantes, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Nantes → Angers → Le Mans → Nantes
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Nantes, 2 nights in Angers, 1 night in Le Mans
- About 4 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Nantes → Angers | 1 h 5 min |
| Angers → Le Mans | 1 h 5 min |
| Le Mans → Nantes | 2 h 15 min |
Nantes → Rennes → Le Mans → Nantes
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Nantes, 2 nights in Rennes, 1 night in Le Mans
- About 5 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Nantes → Rennes | 1 h 30 min |
| Rennes → Le Mans | 1 h 50 min |
| Le Mans → Nantes | 2 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in NantesFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in NantesEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Nantes
Airports with direct flights to Nantes, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 14
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGran CanariaGranadaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
Cape Verde 3
Boa VistaSalSao Vicente
Tunisia 3
DjerbaMonastirTunis
United Kingdom 3
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Albania 1
Austria 1
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Norway 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Nantes?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Rennes, Caen, Angers, Le Mans, Tours, Orleans, La Rochelle and Poitiers. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Nantes to Rennes?
About 1 h 30 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 99 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Nantes?
For Nantes, Angers and Le Mans, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Nantes, 2 nights in Angers, 1 night in Le Mans), with about 4 h 25 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Nantes?
From 90 airports in 26 countries, including London, Rome and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Nantes is cheap.