The average train between Santander and Carcassonne takes 19h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Carcassonne. 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 Carcassonne. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Carcassonne at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 19h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




12h 51m • 4 changes
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23h 31m • 4 changes




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23h 31m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Carcassonne station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.
Santander to Carcassonne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Carcassonne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Book your Santander to Carcassonne train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Carcassonne is 498.3 km. The road distance is 1,379 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Carcassonne via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Narbonne in around 11h 59m.