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Train timetable info Basel-Nantes

Travel by train from Basel to Nantes. 10 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 5h 16m and the last at 16h 38m, allowing you to cover the 808.68 km distance in as little as 6h 19m.

Cheap train tickets Basel Nantes

How much does a train ticket from Basel to Nantes cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Nantes take?

The Basel to Nantes journey takes no more than 6h 56m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Nantes?

Allow 6h 19m to travel between Basel and Nantes on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Basel to Nantes each day?

Each day, 10 trains depart from Basel to Nantes.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Nantes?

You can reach Nantes from Basel via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Basel and Nantes by train?

The total distance between Basel and Nantes by train is approximately 808.68 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Nantes?

Depart from Basel on the first train at 5h 16m.

What time is the last train from Basel to Nantes?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Basel at 16h 38m.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: BASEL SBB.

At Nantes, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: NANTES.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Nantes?

You can make the Basel to Nantes journey with Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Thanks to our booking systems on TGV Lyria, reserve a 4-seat space facing each other, separated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with a changing table and bottle warmer.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Nantes?

The price of a Basel – Nantes train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Nantes thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Nantes.

Price of a Basel – Nantes Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Basel to Nantes: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Basel to Nantes at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Nantes

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Basel to Nantes? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Basel – Nantes Train

The best way to pay less for your Basel to Nantes train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Basel to Nantes, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Basel to Nantes and alternative routes

For your journey to Nantes, if a direct train is available from Basel, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Basel - Nantes

If you're travelling from Basel to Nantes, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Nantes on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Nantes

To travel from Basel to Nantes, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Nantes by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Basel - Nantes guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Nantes

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Nantes route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Basel-Nantes Saturday 11 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 16m 12h 54m 7h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 204
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • 44 min
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
    TGV INOUI 9530
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Offenburg
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h14
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12467 - TGV INOUI 8917
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
7h 21m 14h 42m 7h 21m TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
  • 15 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 12194 - DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • 28 min
  • Massy Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5224
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
8h 34m 14h 54m 6h 20m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 56 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8921 - TGV INOUI 12471
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
9h 21m 15h 50m 6h 29m TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96218
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
  • 10 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 2356 - DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576
  • Paris Est
  • 54 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12497 - TGV INOUI 8977
  • Le Mans
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
10h 34m 16h 53m 6h 19m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h12
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12473 - TGV INOUI 8923
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
12h 34m 19h 00m 6h 26m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9218
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 57 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
14h 34m 20h 54m 6h 20m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9222
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h09
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8931 - TGV INOUI 8985
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
14h 46m 22h 23m 7h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • 09 min
  • Offenburg
    TER 87444
  • Appenweier
  • Legelshurst
  • Kork
  • Kehl
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Strasbourg
  • 27 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 5488
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
16h 34m 0h 01m 7h 27m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 2h14
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8829
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
16h 38m 0h 01m 7h 23m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96126
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • 36 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 6708
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h10
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8829
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes