Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 11:10 and travel via Brussels: 8h40 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 11:10 train →Watch the connection in Schiphol
Arriving on the RB 8243, you have 7 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Nantes
Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 11:48 train →Tickets for the 06:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 3 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF, Eurostar, NS and NS International.
- Usual change points: Brussels, Le and Schiphol.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 11:48 train: in 0% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 14:44 | 8h34 | Brussels, Paris-Charles de Gaulle | – | |
| 11:10 | 19:50 | 8h40 | Brussels | – | |
| 11:48 ★ | 19:50 | 8h02 | Schiphol, Brussels | 0% | Risky |
| 14:40 | 21:54 | 7h14 | Brussels, Le | – |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 11:10 and covers about 884 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 6h43 on the train plus 1h57 changing trains, averaging 132 km/h.
- 11:10
13:06EST 9340 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 1h57.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 15:03
19:50003B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Nantes4h47 · ± 673 km · 6 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → France: around 17:10 (6h00 after departure), on the 003B.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 14:44 | 8h34 | 2 | Brussels, Paris-Charles de Gaulle | |
| 11:10 | 19:50 | 8h40 | 1 | Brussels | RecommendedFewest changes |
| 11:48 | 19:50 | 8h02 | 2 | Schiphol, Brussels | |
| 14:40 | 21:54 | 7h14 | 2 | Brussels, Le | Fastest |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Nantes?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 68 trips of the RB 8243, arriving in Schiphol Airport, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h39 | ± 4h11 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 30 kg | ± 100 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (7h14) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h01 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 853 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 795 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
Ready to book?
Compare current prices to Nantes at Omio.
Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Nantes?
Take the 11:48 train: in 0% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Nantes?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Nantes takes 7h14. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Nantes?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels or Le.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Nantes?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Nantes?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
How punctual is the train to Nantes?
The RB 8243 arrived on time in Schiphol Airport on 95% of trips, with an average delay of 1 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Nantes pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Nantes?
By rail it is about 884 km; as the crow flies 736 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Nantes?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 17:10 (6h00 after departure), on the 003B.
