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La Rochelle to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Santander takes 18h 58m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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.

18h 58m
Duration
670 km
Distance
€120
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
  4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
14h 25m
€82–185

La Rochelle to Santander train times

Trains run 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 18h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 670.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 25m.

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