The average train between Calais and Santander takes 30h 16m and the fastest train takes 25h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Calais 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 once daily between Calais and Santander. The earliest departure is at 2:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 30h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 33m • 5 changes
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39h 32m • 5 changes
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26h 57m • 5 changes
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26h 50m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Santander. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Santander station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
Calais to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Calais and Santander is 935.3 km. The road distance is 1,393 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Santander via Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 19h 3m.