The average train between Santander and Loiola takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Loiola. 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 Loiola. 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 Loiola at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Loiola. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Loiola station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Santander to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Santander and Loiola is 149.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Loiola-Donostia via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 28m.