The average train between Hamburg and Nantes takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Nantes at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Nantes station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Hamburg to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Hamburg to Nantes train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Nantes is 1,077.6 km. The road distance is 1,354 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Nantes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 10m.