The average train between Mainz and Nantes takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 3 times a day between Mainz and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Nantes station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Mainz to Nantes train tickets online with vlexx, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Nantes is 785 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nantes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 5m.