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The average train between Santander and Basque Country takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Basque Country. 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 Santander and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Amara-Donostia station via Bilbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Santander to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Basque Country train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Santander and Basque Country is 114.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Amara-Donostia via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 6h 21m.
