The average train between Cologne and Nantes takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Cologne to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Cologne and Nantes is 743.8 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Nantes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 8m.