Basel to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Nantes takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration: 963 km
Distance: €215
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv

5h 53m

€166–332

Basel to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:54 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:54 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 6:54 PM
6h • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 10:54 PM
6h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Nantes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Nantes via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 53m.

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