The average train between Cantabria and France takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cantabria to France. 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 Cantabria and France. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cantabria is at 6:46 PM which arrives into France at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to France. However, there are services departing from Cantabria station and arriving at France station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
Cantabria to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Cantabria to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The distance between Cantabria and France is 606.6 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Cité via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montparnasse Bienvenue in around 13h 14m.