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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and France takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 26m
Duration
1,017 km
Distance
€207
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Santander to France train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Santander and France. 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 France at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 25m • 4 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 21m • 4 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro19h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 25m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro19h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 25m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro19h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 25m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro19h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 29m • 4 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 19m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro21h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro22h 22m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro21h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiRATP Metro13h 28m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander to France? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,017.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 26m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and France?

You can take a train from Santander to Cité via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montparnasse Bienvenue in around 13h 12m.

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