The average train between Nantes and Santander takes 21h 37m and the fastest train takes 15h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Santander. 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 Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 2:46 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at St Pierre Des Corps and take an average of 21h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Santander? 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 Santander. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Santander station via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
Nantes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Nantes and Santander is 452.8 km. The road distance is 1,002 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Santander via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 15h 54m.