The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Brussels
Cheapest price
€88
Average price
€104
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 26 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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Brussels will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Brussels without transferring at least once.
5288 · 9868
8916 · 7575 · 9866
5288 · 9868
8916 · 7575 · 9866Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €20. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 590 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€160 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €248 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 tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8916 · 7575 · 9866 | On time 11:09 AM Nantes station | 6h30 | 5:39 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
5288 · 9868 | On time 2:17 PM Nantes station | 6h22 | 8:39 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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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 €79 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
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 €79 |
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 €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 Nantes to Brussels
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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nantes station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brussels-Midi, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nantes to 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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