The average train between La Rochelle and Santander takes 19h 14m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Santander. 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 La Rochelle and Santander. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 19h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Santander. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Santander station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
La Rochelle to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between La Rochelle and Santander is 365.7 km. The road distance is 672 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 21m.
