The average train between Lens and Nantes takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 every 4 hours between Lens and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Lens to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Lens to Nantes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Lens and Nantes is 480.2 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Nantes via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 50m.