Hamburg to Nantes by bus
Nantes lies 1,078 km (670 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,315 km (817 mi) of road.
| Hamburg | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 325,070 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 44000–44978 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Nantes
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Nantes
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Staying in Nantes
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Common questions
How far is Nantes from Hamburg?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 1,315 km (817 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Nantes by bus?
About 19 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Nantes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nantes?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.