The average train between Bruges and Nantes takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bruges and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 38m • 4 changes




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6h 7m • 4 changes




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8h 34m • 4 changes




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8h 34m • 4 changes




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5h 38m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Nantes station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Bruges to Nantes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Nantes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Bruges to Nantes train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Nantes is 563.2 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Nantes via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 38m.