The average train between Rouen and Santander takes 21h 4m and the fastest train takes 14h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 21h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Santander. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Santander station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
Rouen to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Rouen and Santander is 763.2 km. The road distance is 1,158 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Santander via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 15h 36m.