The average train between France and Santander takes 18h 12m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 France and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Montparnasse Bienvenue and take an average of 18h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Santander. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Santander station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
France to Santander train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
France to Santander train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between France and Santander is 567.1 km. The road distance is 1,016 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Santander via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 16m.