The average train between Calais and Nantes takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Nantes at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Calais to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Calais to Nantes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Nantes is 483.7 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nantes via Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 50m.