The average train between Nantes and Le Puy-en-Velay takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Le Puy-en-Velay. 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 Le Puy-en-Velay. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Le Puy-en-Velay at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Le Puy-en-Velay? 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 Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Le Puy-en-Velay station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Nantes to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Book your Nantes to Le Puy-en-Velay train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Le Puy-en-Velay is 483.6 km. The road distance is 948 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Le Puy En Velay via Le Mans, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 8h 22m.