The average train between Calais and Santander takes 27h 27m 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.
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 27h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Santander. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Santander station via Lille Flandres station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Hendaye station and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
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 Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Calais and Santander is 935.3 km. The road distance is 1242 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.
