The average train between Calais and Nantes takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. 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 every 4 hours between Calais and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Calais 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 train from Calais to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Nantes station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Calais to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville 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 718 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nantes via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 32m.