What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Nantes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Nantes is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Nantes via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Nantes via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Santander to Nantes?

The distance between Santander and Nantes is 461 km. The road distance is 747.2 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Nantes without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 19m and costs €95 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Nantes?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Santander to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Nantes bus from?

Santander to Nantes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Nantes train from?

Santander to Nantes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Nantes?

The best way to get from Santander to Nantes is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 15h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Santander to Nantes bus arrive?

Santander to Nantes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Nantes train arrive?

Santander to Nantes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Nantes is 747 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Santander to Nantes.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Santander to Nantes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Nantes by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
5h 26m
€100–230
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
11h 57m
€52–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
11h 19m
€96–164
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain Ter
15h 28m
€141–265
Drive 747.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Nantescar 747.2 km
7h 28m
€123–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 30m
€59–98

Santander to Nantes by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 460.7 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Ryanair, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Nantes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 15h 28m.

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