Nantes to Groningen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Groningen takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 39m
Duration: 1,082 km
Distance: €314
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Rotterdam

best

Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain

9h 7m

€255–441

Nantes to Groningen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nantes and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:04 PM → 9:42 AM
Arrives next day
17h 38m • 4 changes
8:09 PM → 12:42 PM
Arrives next day
16h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:42 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:42 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 5:42 PM
10h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:42 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:42 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 5:42 PM
10h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:42 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:42 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 5:42 PM
10h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:42 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 3:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:04 AM → 4:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 8:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
1:04 PM → 10:42 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Groningen? 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 Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Nantes to Groningen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 7m.

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