The average train between Dortmund and Nantes takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. 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 3 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 Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 5m • 3 changes



9h 9m • 3 changes



9h 10m • 3 changes



9h 9m • 3 changes
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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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
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 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Nantes is 808.3 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nantes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 20m.