Cherbourg-Octeville to Nantes Trains

Cherbourg-Octeville to Nantes trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Nantes takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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.

7h 35m
Duration: 481 km
Distance: €106
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Le Mans

best

Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv

5h 32m

€80–163

Cherbourg-Octeville to Nantes train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Nantes at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:42 PM → 9:55 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
2:42 PM → 8:13 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
6:48 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:13 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:13 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:13 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:13 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:13 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 5:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 8:17 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville 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.