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Santander to Saint-Étienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Saint-Étienne takes 24h 40m and the fastest train takes 24h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander to Saint-Étienne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 40m
Duration
1,772 km
Distance
€271
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santander to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santander and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santander is at 1:55 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 24h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)25h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 23m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,771.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 40m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Santander to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 28m.

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