The average train between Santander and Hendaye takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Hendaye. 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 Hendaye. 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 Hendaye at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Hendaye? 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 Santander to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Hendaye station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Santander to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Santander and Hendaye is 165.4 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Les Deux Jumeaux via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 8h 1m.