The average train between Recklinghausen and Nantes takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen 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 3 times a day between Recklinghausen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Nantes at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Nantes station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
Recklinghausen to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Nantes train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Recklinghausen and Nantes is 798.9 km. The road distance is 1,026 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Nantes via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 28m.