Cherbourg to Nantes Trains

Cherbourg to Nantes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Nantes takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 39m
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 31m

€80–163

Cherbourg to Nantes train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cherbourg and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg 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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 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 14, 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
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:50 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 6:18 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
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
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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

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