The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Brussels
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Brussels will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nantes for Brussels every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 590 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 590 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£148 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £230 Average Price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nantes to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Brussels trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:20 Nantes | 5h23 | 18:43 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Brussels
Trains from Nantes to Brussels run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 18:17 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI from Nantes to Brussels trainsTGV, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Nantes and Brussels from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nantes to Brussels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nantes and Brussels
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
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