Karlsruhe to Nantes by train
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Travelling from Karlsruhe to Nantes by train
Want to know how to get from Karlsruhe to Nantes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Nantes take around 5 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 764 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Karlsruhe is scheduled to depart at around 04:03. The last departure is usually at around 22:09 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Karlsruhe at around 04:11, with the last train leaving at around 23:08. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 56 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$204.10.
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 Karlsruhe to Nantes?
The journey between Karlsruhe and Nantes usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Nantes?
The Karlsruhe to Nantes train travel takes about 5 hours and 47 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Karlsruhe to Nantes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nantes leaving Karlsruhe at around 04:03 and the last train leaving at around 22:09 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Karlsruhe at around 04:11, with the final departure at 23:08.
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- From Le Mans to Nantes From CA$29.90
- From Angers to Nantes From CA$19.50
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- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nantes From CA$15.60
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- From Nantes to Rennes From CA$33.80
- From Nantes to Lille From CA$408.20
- From Nantes to St-Nazaire From CA$12.35
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