The average train between Recklinghausen and Nantes takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. 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 4 times a day between Recklinghausen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Recklinghausen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Nantes station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Recklinghausen to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Nantes is 798.9 km. The road distance is 933 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Nantes via Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 39m.