The average train between Hanover and Nantes takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Hanover and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Nantes station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Hanover to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Nantes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Hanover to Nantes train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Nantes is 990.5 km. The road distance is 1,213 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Nantes via Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 10h 1m.