The average train between Bordeaux and Santander takes 13h 47m and the fastest train takes 10h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Santander. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Santander station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
Bordeaux to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Bordeaux and Santander is 299.2 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 11h 2m.