The average train between Zurich and Nantes takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Nantes station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Zurich to Nantes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Nantes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Zurich to Nantes train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Zurich and Nantes is 761.6 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Nantes via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h.