Kiel to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

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.

14h 54m
Duration: 1,463 km
Distance: €455
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

13h 8m

€361–717

Kiel to Nantes train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

10:37 AM → 11:54 PM
13h 17m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 38m • 4 changes
9:05 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:37 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 11:54 PM
13h 17m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 38m • 4 changes
9:05 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:37 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 11:54 PM
13h 17m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 38m • 4 changes
9:05 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:02 AM → 4:53 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 10:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 9:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:05 AM → 4:53 PM
12h 48m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
13h 24m • 4 changes
9:05 PM → 2:54 PM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:05 AM → 4:53 PM
12h 48m • 4 changes
6:16 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 38m • 4 changes
8:16 AM → 8:54 PM
12h 38m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 10:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:02 AM → 4:53 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 11:54 PM
13h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

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.

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