The average train between Irun and Santander takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Irun 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 Irun and Santander. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irun is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Irun to Santander? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Santander. However, there are services departing from Irun station and arriving at Santander station via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Irun to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
Irun to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Irun and Santander is 163.4 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Irun to Santander via Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 8h 7m.