Ostend to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Nantes takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. 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.

7h 52m
Duration: 749 km
Distance: €178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

7h 40m

€132–237

Ostend to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:42 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 PM → 9:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:43 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
3:42 PM → 10:31 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:43 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:54 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
1:43 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
3:42 PM → 10:31 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:43 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
3:42 PM → 10:31 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:43 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
3:42 PM → 10:31 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Nantes? 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 Ostend, Belgium and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Nantes via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 7h 40m.

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