The average train between Rouen and Nantes takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 hourly between Rouen and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Rouen to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Rouen to Nantes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rouen and Nantes is 315.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Nantes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h.