The average train between Madrid and Nantes takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 15h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Nantes at 1:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Nantes station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Madrid to Nantes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Nantes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Madrid to Nantes train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Nantes is 775.5 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Nantes via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 14h 52m.