The average train between Santander and Arcachon takes 16h 22m and the fastest train takes 12h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Arcachon. 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 Santander and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 16h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Facture Biganos station via Bilbao station and Amara-Donostia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
Santander to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Facture Biganos station.
The distance between Santander and Arcachon is 249 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Arcachon via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 11h 17m.
