The average train between Santander and Poitiers takes 19h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Poitiers. 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 Poitiers. 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 Poitiers at 2:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 19h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Poitiers station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
Santander to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Poitiers station.
The distance between Santander and Poitiers is 475.8 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Poitiers via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 27m.