The average train between Lyon and Santander takes 21h 15m and the fastest train takes 15h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon 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 once daily between Lyon and Santander. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Santander. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Santander station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
Lyon to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Lyon to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Santander is 730 km. The road distance is 1,712 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Santander via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 16m.
