The average train between Leeuwarden and Nantes takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 5 times a day between Leeuwarden and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Amersfoort Centraal and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Nantes station via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Leeuwarden to Nantes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Nantes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Nantes train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Nantes is 846 km. The road distance is 1,101 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Nantes via Amersfoort Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 54m.