The average train between Cologne and Saint-Nazaire takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Saint-Nazaire. 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 Saint-Nazaire. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Saint-Nazaire at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Cologne to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at St Nazaire station.
Book your Cologne to Saint-Nazaire train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Saint-Nazaire is 780.8 km. The road distance is 981 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to St Nazaire via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 46m.