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Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$119
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$171
Fastest journey on Oct 20
4 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
4 h 40 m
Trains on Oct 20
55
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Nantes will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 55 trains from Brussels to Nantes, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct trains cover the 590 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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8827Trains from Brussels to Nantes run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 366 miles (590 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 366 miles (590 km) |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Nantes trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9350+ 8817 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h37 | 7:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9350+ 8905 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h11 | 7:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9350+ 8827 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h11 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8821 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h05 | 8:21 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8827 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h38 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8931 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h38 | 8:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9362+ 8827 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h12 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9362+ 8321 · 5358 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h29 | 11:11 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
9362+ 8887 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h12 | 9:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9464+ 8827 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h38 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 8827 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h38 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9368+ 8827 | 5:36 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h18 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 8827 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h41 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9474+ 8827 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h12 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9476+ 8827 | 7:12 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h42 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9376+ 8827 | 7:12 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h42 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
9302+ 8913 | 6:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h43 | 11:54 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 8807 | 6:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h09 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 8921 | 6:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h43 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 8805 | 6:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h43 | 12:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
7010 · 8913 · 9810 | 6:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h17 | 11:54 AM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
9304+ 8913 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h45 | 11:54 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8805 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h45 | 12:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8921 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h45 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8807 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h11 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8805 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h41 | 12:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8913 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h41 | 11:54 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8921 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h41 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8807 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8805 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h12 | 12:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8807 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h38 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8921 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h12 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8805 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h41 | 12:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8921 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h41 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8807 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h07 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 8807 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h40 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9414+ 8921 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h14 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9414+ 8807 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h40 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 8807 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h04 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 8921 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h38 | 2:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 8807 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h04 | 2:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8879 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h37 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8875 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h30 | 3:47 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8811 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h36 | 4:53 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 8875 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h05 | 3:47 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 8811 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h11 | 4:53 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 8879 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h12 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 8811 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h40 | 4:53 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 8811 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h40 | 4:53 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 8879 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h41 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8817 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h37 | 7:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8879 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h11 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8827 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 11h11 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 8827 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h41 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 8879 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h41 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 8827 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h41 | 11:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Brussels to Nantes trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Gare de Nantes station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Nantes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
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