Nantes to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Leeuwarden takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 24m
Duration: 1,094 km
Distance: €336
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
Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Leeuwardentrain

9h 46m

€258–462

Nantes to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 3:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:08 PM → 9:27 AM
Arrives next day
16h 19m • 4 changes
10:07 PM → 12:27 PM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:08 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 19m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Leeuwarden via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Rotterdam Centraal, and Lelystad Centrum in around 9h 46m.

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