The average train between Nantes and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián. 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 4 times a day between Nantes and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Nantes and Donostia / San Sebastián is 434.8 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 17m.