The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Antwerp
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$207
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
620 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Antwerp will cost around $207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nantes for Antwerp on Thu, May 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 620 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.
4:08 PM5h19Nantes9:27 PMAntwerp$1071One-way0 transfers
12:04 PM5h23Nantes5:27 PMAntwerp$1811One-way0 transfers
11:04 AM5h23Nantes4:27 PMAntwerp$2361One-way0 transfers
1:04 PM5h23Nantes6:27 PMAntwerp$2531One-way0 transfers
3:08 PM5h19Nantes8:27 PMAntwerp$2581One-way0 transfers
4:08 PM5h19Nantes9:27 PMAntwerp$1071One-way0 transfers
3:08 PM5h19Nantes8:27 PMAntwerp$2581One-way0 transfers
12:04 PM5h23Nantes5:27 PMAntwerp$1811One-way0 transfers
11:04 AM5h23Nantes4:27 PMAntwerp$2361One-way0 transfers
1:04 PM5h23Nantes6:27 PMAntwerp$2531One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Antwerp:
A bus is $147 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Antwerp costing on average $201 (€161).
A bus is $163 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Antwerp costing on average $216 (€173).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Flight takes on average 10h 25m.
The journey is about 3h 39m faster (4h 16m by train vs 7h 55m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($216 (€173) vs $223 (€179)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nantes to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Antwerp trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:04 PM Nantes | 5h23 | 5:27 PM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Nantes | 5h23 | 6:27 PM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Antwerp
Trains from Nantes to Antwerp run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€86) but you can travel from only $27 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 385 miles (620 km) distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 385 miles (620 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€86) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 5:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Nantes to Antwerp trainsEurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Nantes and Antwerp from $27 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nantes to Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Antwerp by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nantes to Antwerp
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- 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.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
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