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What is the price of a train ticket from Nantes to Douai?

To get the best prices, remember to book your ticket in advance. When you make your reservation, you can adjust the dates and time of your departure to travel at the cheapest fares. To be notified of our best deals, set up a low price alert.

How long is a train journey from Nantes to Douai?

The journey Nantes - Douai lasts an average of 5h 23m.

How long does it take for the fastest train to complete the connection from Nantes to Douai?

By taking the fastest train, you can travel from Nantes to Douai in 4h 50m.

How many Nantes - Douai trains are there per day?

Daily, 11 trains take the journey Nantes - Douai.

What time is the first Nantes - Douai train?

Every day, the first train leaves Nantes station for Douai at 5h 08m.

What time is the last train to go from Nantes to Douai?

As for the last train, it leaves Nantes at 15h 20m.

Nantes : from which station will I leave?

This page provides a list of trains departing from: NANTES

Douai : at which station will I arrive?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: DOUAI

What are the railway companies operate the Nantes - Douai trains?

You can make the trip Nantes - Douai with TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TER.

What services are available on board?

If you take a TGV INOUI, you and your young children will be able to enjoy the nursery area. Don't forget that we'll be happy to warm up your bottles in the TGV INOUI bar car.

Travel between Nantes and Douai with TGV INOUI

The Nantes - Douai high-speed train is designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with your family, TGV INOUI has several classes and a range of onboard services to make your journey even more enjoyable.

Comfort on board the Nantes - Douai TGV INOUI train

Every detail has been thought of on TGV INOUI trains to ensure a comfy trip: adjustable seats, reading lights, folding tables, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi throughout the journey. There are also nursery areas for families with babies, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.

What luggage can I take on board my Nantes and Douai TGV INOUI?

You can take two pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and one piece of hand luggage (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm). You can also take a foldable pushchair (max. 90 x 130 cm) which can be stored in a dedicated space.

TGV INOUI: "1st" class

If you travel in 1st class, you can choose your seat (single, side-by-side, facing, or saloon) and settle down in wider seats with headrests and footrests. Each seat has a foldable table, Wi-Fi connection, a power socket, and an individual reading light.

Travelling with your pet

Pets are welcome on board. Small pets can travel for €7 if they are in a pet carrier (45 x 30 x 25 cm). Muzzled dogs on a lead can also travel for €7. Guide dogs can travel free of charge and do not need a ticket.

How to buy a cheap Nantes – Douai train ticket?

The price of a Nantes – Douai ticket varies according to many factors: discount cards, SNCF season tickets, the journey dates, the train company...

Nantes – Douai Train Ticket Prices

Our SNCF Connect website offers various passes, discount cards and special rates to help you find cheap train tickets from Nantes to Douai: SNCF cards and passes (Avantage cards, Forfait National pass, Liberté card, MAX pass, TER pass), Prem's tickets, Interrail pass, etc.
Depending on the train company, you can also choose between different classes to travel from Nantes to Douai at the lowest price.

Special Fares for Nantes – Douai

The current SNCF Connect deals are listed on our promotions page. Consult this page regularly to stay up to date with new promos and snap up the best prices. In the SNCF Connect app, you can also enable notifications to find out about new offers as soon as they are launched.

Last-Minute Nantes – Douai Trains

Booking tickets in advance, perhaps even when they are first released, is a good solution when you are planning a journey several weeks or months in advance. However, for last-minute train tickets from Nantes to Douai, you can search our website to find the lowest prices within 5 to 7 days of your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the train company, you can choose to reserve your seats at the price shown, freeze that price for a specific period, and pay for your seats before it elapses.

Direct Nantes – Douai Trains

For your trip to Douai, if there is a direct train available from Nantes, you will see the word "Direct" below your search results. Trains with connections are marked "Connection". However, direct trains are not necessarily cheaper, as there are many factors to take into consideration.

Companies serving Nantes - Douai

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Nantes to Douai on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Nantes to Douai: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Nantes - Douai

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

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Nantes to Douai and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (children not allowed and carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

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

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

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Nantes-Douai Friday 26 December 2025
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 08m 9h 58m 4h 50m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8860
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h19
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7159
  • Arras
  • Douai
5h 59m 11h 14m 5h 15m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9886
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Massy Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Lille Europe
  • 37 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 48902
  • Douai
7h 04m 12h 36m 5h 32m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8804
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h42
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7565 - TGV INOUI 7365
  • Arras
  • 28 min
  • Arras
    TER 43711
  • Roeux
  • Biache-Saint-Vaast
  • Vitry-En-Artois
  • Brebieres Sud
  • Corbehem
  • Douai
8h 04m 13h 45m 5h 41m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8864
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h23
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7031
  • Lille Flandres
  • 35 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 43810
  • Douai
9h 04m 14h 01m 4h 57m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 12462 - TGV INOUI 8912
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h40
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7171
  • Arras
  • Douai
11h 05m 16h 42m 5h 37m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 12492 - TGV INOUI 8972
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h23
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7043
  • Lille Flandres
  • 35 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 43812
  • Douai
11h 54m 17h 36m 5h 42m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8916 - TGV INOUI 12466
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h46
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7375 - TGV INOUI 7575
  • Arras
  • 28 min
  • Arras
    TER 43717
  • Roeux
  • Biache-Saint-Vaast
  • Vitry-En-Artois
  • Brebieres Sud
  • Corbehem
  • Douai
13h 04m 18h 42m 5h 38m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8874
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h23
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7053
  • Lille Flandres
  • 35 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 43816
  • Douai
13h 04m 18h 58m 5h 54m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 8874
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • 2h30
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7181
  • Arras
  • Douai
14h 08m 19h 14m 5h 06m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 5480
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Massy Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 55 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5192
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Arras
  • Douai
15h 20m 20h 13m 4h 53m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nantes
    TGV INOUI 5288
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Le Mans
  • Massy Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
  • 15 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 43926
  • Douai