The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Nantes
Cheapest price
£259
Average price
£259
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Nantes will cost around £259 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £259.
To travel from Rotterdam to Nantes you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Rotterdam to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 680 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£135 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Nantes trains for tomorrow, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:58 Rotterdam | 6h53 | 13:51 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Nantes
Trains from Rotterdam to Nantes run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 680 km distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 680 km |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 17:51 |
Train companies: Eurostar from Rotterdam to Nantes trainsEurostar trains will get you between Rotterdam and Nantes from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rotterdam to Nantes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Nantes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby.
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 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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