The average train between Nantes and Calais takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Nantes and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Calais station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Nantes to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nantes and Calais is 483.7 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 35m.