The average train between Santander and Royan takes 19h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Royan. 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 Royan. 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 Royan at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Royan? 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 Royan. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Royan station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
Santander to Royan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Royan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Saintes station.
The distance between Santander and Royan is 325.8 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Royan via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Saintes in around 14h 39m.