Nantes to Dresden by train
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Overview: trains from Nantes to Dresden
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Nantes to Dresden by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Nantes to Dresden? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,188 kilometres.
Train cost between Nantes to Dresden
Getting from Nantes to Dresden by rail typically costs £117.17, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Nantes to Dresden departure timetable
On this route, 13 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Nantes at 04:55 and the last leaving at 21:08 during the week.
For weekend travel to Dresden, the earliest departure is at 04:50 and the last one is at 22:07. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 19 minutes.
Nantes to Dresden train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 1,188 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 11 hours and 21 minutes.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Nantes and Dresden?
You can secure tickets for travel between Nantes and Dresden up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
More information on train travel from Nantes to Dresden
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Dresden city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Nantes to Dresden
Want to know more about your journey from Nantes to Dresden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Nantes to Dresden covers 1,188 kilometres in total.
The minimum fare on this route is £117.17. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
Tickets for this route become available 6 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey is 11 hours and 21 minutes.
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