The average train between Valence and Nantes takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 5 times a day between Valence and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Nantes station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Valence to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
Valence to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Valence and Nantes is 559.7 km. The road distance is 909 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Nantes via Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 14m.