The average train between Nantes and Kiel takes 15h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Kiel. 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 5 times a day between Nantes and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
Nantes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Nantes to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Kiel is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,462 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 14m.