The average train between Cherbourg and Nantes takes 7h 22m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cherbourg and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Nantes at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Nantes station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Cherbourg to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Cherbourg to Nantes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Nantes is 268.3 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Nantes via Caen and Le Mans in around 5h 37m.