The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Nantes
Cheapest price
€208
Average price
€230
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Nantes will cost around €230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €208.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Nantes without transferring at least 2 times.
9826 · 5470 · 8875
9830 · 7044 · 8881
9826 · 5470 · 8875
9830 · 7044 · 8881Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 590 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€154 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m 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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Brussels to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Nantes trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9826 · 5470 · 8875 | On time 9:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h33 | 2:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
9830 · 7044 · 8881 | On time 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h39 | 5:56 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Nantes
Trains from Brussels to Nantes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €82 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €82 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 17:25 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI from Brussels to Nantes trainsTGV, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Brussels and Nantes from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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.

When departing from Brussels, you have various train station options to start your route from including Brussels-Midi, Brussels-Central and Brussels-North. When arriving in Nantes, you can end your route in train stations like Nantes station and Nantes Pirmil.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Brussels-Midi, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nantes station, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Nantes
- 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.
- 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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