The average train between Nantes and Santander takes 24h 17m and the fastest train takes 15h 18m. 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 twice daily between Nantes and Santander. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 24h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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25h 2m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Santander station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
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 851 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 16h 21m.