The average train between Essen and Nantes takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Nantes at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Essen to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Essen and Nantes is 778.5 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nantes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 9m.