The average train between Nantes and Vichy takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Vichy. 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 Vichy. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 2:46 PM which arrives into Vichy at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Vichy station via St Germain Des Fosses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Nantes to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Germain Des Fosses station.
Book your Nantes to Vichy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Vichy is 398.7 km. The road distance is 517 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to St Germain Des Fosses every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m.