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Calais to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Santander takes 29h 20m and the fastest train takes 25h 33m. The train service runs several times 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.

29h 20m
Duration
1,394 km
Distance
€302
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
  5. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
19h 6m
€237–423

Calais to Santander train times

Trains run twice 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 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 29h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,393.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 20m

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

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 6m.

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