The average train between Santander and Brive-la-Gaillarde takes 20h 56m and the fastest train takes 14h. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Brive-la-Gaillarde. 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde. 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde at 2:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 20h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Santander to Brive-la-Gaillarde? 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 Santander to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Brive-la-Gaillarde station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
Santander to Brive-la-Gaillarde train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Brive-la-Gaillarde train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
The distance between Santander and Brive-la-Gaillarde is 464.5 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Brive La Gaillarde via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 14h 13m.