The average bus between Essen and Nantes takes 20h 36m and the fastest bus takes 16h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Essen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Nantes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Nantes station via Brussels-North train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
Essen to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Essen to Nantes bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Essen and Nantes is 778.5 km. The road distance is 965 km.
You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Nantes via Brussels-North train station in around 14h 45m.