The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Nantes
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Nantes will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Caen to Nantes you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Caen to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £206.
Distance: 236 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £544 Average Price |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Caen to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Nantes trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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852808 · 858353 | On time 08:07 Gare de Caen | 6h45 | 14:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
16566 · 857401 · 857771 | On time 11:49 Gare de Caen | 5h26 | 17:15 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Nantes
Trains from Caen to Nantes run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo from Caen to Nantes trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Nantes from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Nantes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Nantes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Nantes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
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