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The average train between Basque Country and Cantabria takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basque Country to Cantabria. 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 Basque Country and Cantabria. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basque Country is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Cantabria at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Basque Country to Cantabria? 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 Basque Country to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia station and arriving at Santander station via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Basque Country to Cantabria train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
Basque Country to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Basque Country and Cantabria is 126 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Santander via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Bilbao in around 7h 6m.
