The average train between Paris and Cantabria takes 18h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Cantabria. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Cantabria at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 18h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Cantabria station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Paris to Cantabria train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Paris to Cantabria train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Paris and Cantabria is 804.8 km. The road distance is 1,014 km.
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 13h 5m.