The average train between Royan and Santander takes 18h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Royan 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 Royan and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royan is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Saintes and take an average of 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Royan 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 Royan to Santander. However, there are services departing from Royan station and arriving at Santander station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Royan to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Royan to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Royan and Santander is 325.8 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Royan to Santander via Saintes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 54m.