The average train between Santander and Lyon takes 29h 33m and the fastest train takes 23h 22m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santander to Lyon. 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 week between Santander and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Santander to Lyon? 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 Lyon. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Lyon station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 33m.
Santander to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Santander to Lyon train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Lyon is 730 km. The road distance is 1,712 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 57m.