The average train between Santander and France takes 18h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Santander to France. 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 once daily between Santander and France. 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 France at 4:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 18h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Santander to France. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at France station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
Santander to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The distance between Santander and France is 567.1 km. The road distance is 1,016 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Cité via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montparnasse Bienvenue in around 13h 17m.