The average train between Santander and Ermua takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ermua. 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 Santander and Ermua. 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 Ermua at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ermua. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ermua station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Santander to Ermua train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ermua train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ermua station.
The distance between Santander and Ermua is 109.7 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Ermua via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 4h 30m.