Trains to Nantes
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 6 railway stations in Nantes: Nantes station, Chantenay Station, Gare de Doulon, Gare de l'État, Gare de la Bourse, Gare de Saint-Joseph. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Nantes
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes to Rennes | France | 100 km (62 mi) | about 36 min |
| Nantes to Tours | France | 171 km (106 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Nantes to Caen | France | 236 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Nantes to Brest | France | 255 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Nantes to Limoges | France | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nantes to Orléans | France | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Nantes to Bordeaux | France | 275 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Nantes to Le Havre | France | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Nantes to Rouen | France | 316 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Nantes to Paris 15 Vaugirard | France | 339 km (210 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Nantes to Paris 14 Observatoire | France | 340 km (211 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Nantes to Argenteuil | France | 342 km (212 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Nantes to London | United Kingdom | 488 km (303 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Nantes to Berlin | Germany | 1,221 km (759 mi) | about 8 h 15 min |
| Nantes to Madrid | Spain | 776 km (482 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Nantes to Rome | Italy | 1,259 km (783 mi) | about 8 h 17 min |
| Nantes to Paris | France | 342 km (213 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Nantes to Hamburg | Germany | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 7 h 17 min |
| Nantes to Vienna | Austria | 1,343 km (834 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
| Nantes to Barcelona | Spain | 712 km (442 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Nantes have?
Nantes station, Chantenay Station, Gare de Doulon, Gare de l'État, Gare de la Bourse, Gare de Saint-Joseph.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.