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Train timetable info Stuttgart-Nantes

Travel by train from Stuttgart to Nantes. 10 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Stuttgart at 5h 49m and the last at 14h 52m, allowing you to cover the 842.35 km distance in as little as 6h 40m.

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

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Stuttgart to Nantes journey takes just 7h 27m on average.

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

Allow 6h 40m to travel between Stuttgart and Nantes on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Stuttgart to Nantes each day?

Each day, 10 trains depart from Stuttgart to Nantes.

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

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

What is the distance between Stuttgart and Nantes by train?

Trains running between Stuttgart and Nantes cover a distance of around 842.35 km.

What time is the first train from Stuttgart to Nantes?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Stuttgart to Nantes train at 5h 49m.

What time is the last train from Stuttgart to Nantes?

You have until 14h 52m to take the last train.

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

The trains shown on this page depart from: STUTTGART HBF.

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

The trains on this page terminate at: NANTES.

Which train companies operate trains from Stuttgart to Nantes?

Travel on a train operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER for your journey from Stuttgart to Nantes.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

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

The price of a Stuttgart – 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Nantes.

Price of a Stuttgart – 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Nantes at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Stuttgart – Nantes

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Stuttgart to Nantes throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Stuttgart – Nantes Train

The best way to pay less for your Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Nantes and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Nantes on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Stuttgart - Nantes

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

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart - Nantes

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

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart - Nantes guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart-Nantes Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 49m 12h 54m 7h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 616
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 14 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Forbach
  • Paris Est
  • 1h02
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8805
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
6h 52m 13h 52m 7h 00m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9578
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 52 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12215 - TGV INOUI 8615
  • Rennes
  • 10 min
  • Rennes
    TER 58341
  • Nantes
6h 52m 14h 20m 7h 28m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9578
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 2h15
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8975
  • Nantes
7h 10m 14h 20m 7h 10m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1068
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 14 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9568
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h44
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8975
  • Nantes
9h 10m 15h 50m 6h 40m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 56 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8875
  • Le Mans
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
10h 52m 18h 52m 8h 00m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9574
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 52 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8723 - TGV INOUI 8623
  • Rennes
  • 1h06
  • Rennes
    TER 58377
  • Nantes
10h 52m 19h 00m 8h 08m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9574
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 2h30
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
11h 12m 19h 00m 7h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 568
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 16 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h44
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
12h 49m 20h 54m 8h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 598
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 16 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Paris Est
  • 1h55
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8931 - TGV INOUI 8985
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
14h 52m 21h 55m 7h 03m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9572
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h19
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8887
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes