The average train between Nantes and Châteaubriant takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Châteaubriant. 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 Châteaubriant. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Châteaubriant at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Châteaubriant. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Châteaubriant station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Nantes to Châteaubriant train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Châteaubriant train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chateaubriant station.
Book your Nantes to Châteaubriant train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Châteaubriant is 57.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Chateaubriant via Rennes in around 3h 26m.