The average train between Santander and Orio takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Orio. 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 Orio. 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 Orio at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Orio. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Orio station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Santander to Orio train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Orio train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Aia-Orio station.
The distance between Santander and Orio is 137.2 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Aia-Orio via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 5h 56m.