The average train between Dortmund and Nantes takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Dortmund to Nantes train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Nantes train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Dortmund to Nantes train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Nantes is 808.3 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nantes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 58m.