Nantes to Leipzig by train

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Overview: trains from Nantes to Leipzig

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nantes to Leipzig, 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 04:50 View journey
Last train 22:07 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 9hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 1108
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey €175.10 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 23m
Train operators 17

Taking the train from Nantes to Leipzig

So you’re considering going from Nantes to Leipzig by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Nantes to Leipzig

Getting from Nantes to Leipzig by rail typically costs €175.10, 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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Train timetable for travel between Nantes and Leipzig

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Nantes to Leipzig by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:55

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:08

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:50

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:07

  • Average number of daily trains: 21 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 19 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Nantes to Leipzig

Trains can complete this route in as little as 9 hours and 54 minutes. The total distance travelled is 1,108 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Nantes and Leipzig?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Leipzig

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Leipzig.

FAQs about the train journey from Nantes to Leipzig

Want to know more about your journey from Nantes to Leipzig? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Nantes and Leipzig by train is 1,108 kilometres.

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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.