Nantes to Cologne Trains

Nantes to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Cologne takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 42m
Duration: 918 km
Distance: €344
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys

7h 5m

€274–458

Nantes to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and Cologne. 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 Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 9:15 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 9:15 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 9:15 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 9:15 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 7:15 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Cologne? 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.

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Nantes to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 5m.

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