The average train between Nantes and Madrid takes 19h 23m and the fastest train takes 14h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Madrid. 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 Nantes and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 7:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Madrid? 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 Madrid. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Madrid station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
Nantes to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Nantes to Madrid train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Madrid is 775.5 km. The road distance is 1,178 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 14h 56m.