The average train between Santander and Tours takes 22h 10m and the fastest train takes 13h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Tours. 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 Tours. 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 Tours at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 22h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tours. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Tours station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
Santander to Tours train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Tours train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
The distance between Santander and Tours is 560.8 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Santander to St Pierre Des Corps via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 43m.