The average train between Ostend and Nantes takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Nantes. 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 4 times a day between Ostend and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Nantes station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Ostend to Nantes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Nantes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Ostend to Nantes train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Nantes is 550.7 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Nantes via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 8m.