Rouen to Nantes by train
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Overview: trains from Rouen to Nantes
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Travelling from Rouen to Nantes by train
Want to know how to get from Rouen to Nantes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Rouen to Nantes take around 4 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 316 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Rouen is scheduled to depart at around 05:15. The last departure is usually at around 19:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Rouen at around 06:06, with the last train leaving at around 19:16. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 76 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$81.76.
We think any time is a great time to visit Nantes, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nantes.
Is there a direct train from Rouen to Nantes?
The journey between Rouen and Nantes usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Rouen to Nantes every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Rouen to Nantes?
The Rouen to Nantes train travel takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Rouen to Nantes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nantes leaving Rouen at around 05:15 and the last train leaving at around 19:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Rouen at around 06:06, with the final departure at 19:16.
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- From London to Nantes From AU$126.29
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- From La Roche sur Yon to Nantes From AU$16.79
- From Redon to Nantes From AU$64.97
- From Rennes to Nantes From AU$37.96
- From Le Mans to Nantes From AU$33.58
- From Angers to Nantes From AU$21.90
- From Bordeaux to Nantes From AU$5.84
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nantes From AU$17.52
- From Lille to Nantes From AU$17.52
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- From Nantes to Rennes From AU$37.96
- From Nantes to Lille From AU$458.44
- From Nantes to St-Nazaire From AU$13.87
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