The average train between Santander and Elgoibar takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Elgoibar. 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 Elgoibar. 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 Elgoibar at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Elgoibar. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Elgoibar station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Santander to Elgoibar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Elgoibar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Elgoibar station.
The distance between Santander and Elgoibar is 115.6 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Elgoibar via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 4h 58m.