The average train between Groningen and Nantes takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 Groningen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 37m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Nantes station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Groningen to Nantes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Nantes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Groningen to Nantes train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Nantes is 881.6 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Nantes via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 26m.