The average train between Lyon and Nantes takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Nantes at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Nantes station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Lyon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Lyon to Nantes train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Nantes is 516.3 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes via Le Mans in around 4h 30m.