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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Nantes takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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.

12h 44m
Duration
980 km
Distance
€225
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Nantes train times

Trains run twice daily between Karlsruhe and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Nantes at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui17h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui6h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 980 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nantes via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 7h 31m.

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