The average train between Santander and Briançon takes 29h 53m and the fastest train takes 28h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Briançon. 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 twice daily between Santander and Briançon. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 1:55 PM which arrives into Briançon at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 5m • 4 changes
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28h 54m • 4 changes
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31h 5m • 4 changes
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28h 54m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Briançon. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Briançon station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.
Santander to Briançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Briançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Briancon station.
Book your Santander to Briançon train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Briançon is 847.6 km. The road distance is 1,854 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Briancon via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 18h 2m.