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How to get fromNantes to Santanderby plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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  1. Fly to Santander Airport

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    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane NTE - SDR
    6h 42m
    €91–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
    11h 45m
    €57–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus FlixBus 783
    11h 25m
    €90–174

  4. Train, bus via Irun

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Santanderbus bus
    12h 15m
    €114–229

  5. Drive 746.1 km

    1. Drive from Nantes to Santandercar car 746.1 km
    7h 28m
    €119–172

  6. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NTE - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    8h 57m
    €80–228

  7. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane NTE - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Santanderbus bus
    9h 58m
    €130–338

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    16h 25m
    €110–231

Nantes to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Santander, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and three other airlines fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 11h 45m.

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