The average train between Nantes and Calais takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. 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 4 times a day between Nantes and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nantes to Calais? 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.
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 Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Nantes to Calais train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Calais is 483.7 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 38m.