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 76 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 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 76 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 | 4 h 50 min | Bus |
| Angers · France | 80 km | 1 h 5 min | Bus |
| Tours · France | 170 km | 2 h 55 min | Bus |
| Le Mans · France | 158 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Orleans · France | 271 km | 4 h 30 min | Bus |
| La Rochelle · France | 122 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Brest · France | 254 km | 4 h 35 min | Bus |
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 → Angers → Tours → Nantes
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Nantes, 2 nights in Angers, 1 night in Tours
- About 5 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Nantes → Angers | 1 h 5 min |
| Angers → Tours | 1 h 40 min |
| Tours → Nantes | 2 h 55 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.
Direct low-cost flights to Nantes
Airports with direct flights to Nantes, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 13
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGran CanariaGranadaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
France 11
AjaccioBastiaCalviFigariLyonMarseilleMontpellierNicePerpignanStrasbourgToulouse
Cape Verde 3
Boa VistaSalSao Vicente
Tunisia 3
DjerbaMonastirTunisi
United Kingdom 3
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Egitto 2
HurghadaIl Cairo
Turkey 2
AdaliaIstanbul
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Germany 1
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Nantes?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Rennes, Caen, Angers, Tours, Le Mans, Orleans, La Rochelle and Brest. 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 76 airports in 22 countries, including London, Barcelona and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Nantes is cheap.