Caen to Nantes by train

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Overview: trains from Caen to Nantes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Caen to Nantes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:46 View journey
Last train 20:29 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 235
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey €56.56 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 48m
Train operators 19

Caen to Nantes train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Caen to Nantes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Caen to Nantes take around 3 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 235 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Caen is scheduled to depart at around  05:46. The last departure is usually at around 18:05 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Caen at around 07:05, with the last train leaving at around 20:29. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 62 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 €56.56.

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 Caen to Nantes?

The journey between Caen and Nantes usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Caen 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 Caen to Nantes?

The Caen to Nantes train travel takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Caen to Nantes train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nantes leaving Caen at around 05:46 and the last train leaving at around 18:05 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Caen at around 07:05, with the final departure at 20:29.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.