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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price
£170
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
9 h 58 m
Average duration
11 h 1 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
847 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Milan will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £170.
To travel from Nantes to Milan you need to make at least one change.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 847 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£215 Average Price | £133 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Milan trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5300+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 4:50 Nantes station | 17h17 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
5300 · 9247+ 18533 | 4:50 Nantes station | 12h03 | 16:53 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
9886 · 5332+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 5:59 Nantes station | 16h08 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
4402+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 6:26 Nantes station | 15h41 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
8804 · 6609+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 7:04 Nantes station | 15h03 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
8912 · 6685+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 9:04 Nantes station | 13h03 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
12492 · 9255 | 11:04 Nantes station | 10h49 | 21:53 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 change | |
8972 · 9255 | 11:04 Nantes station | 10h49 | 21:53 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 change | |
857312+ 5336+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 11:43 Nantes station | 10h24 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
8916 · 6619+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 12:09 Nantes station | 9h58 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Nantes to Milan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 847 km distance in 10h 46m.
Distance 847 km |
Average train duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 46m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 17:04 |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to Milan trains use the Gare de Nantes to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Haluchère-Batignolles is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Haluchère-Batignolles has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
ATMs are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: WC.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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