The average train between Kiel and Nantes takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 17m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Nantes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Nantes station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Kiel to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Kiel and Nantes is 1137.3 km. The road distance is 1349 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Nantes via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 13h 8m.