The average train between Kiel and Nantes takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 13h 43m. 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 twice daily between Kiel and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Nantes at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Nantes station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Kiel to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Kiel to Nantes train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Nantes is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,462 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 1 Et 2 in around 12h 59m.