The average train between Douai and Nantes takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Douai 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 4 times a day between Douai and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Douai is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Nantes at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Douai to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Douai station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Douai to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Douai station.
Douai to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Douai to Nantes train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Douai and Nantes is 487.8 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Douai to Nantes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h.