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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Saintes takes 17h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Saintes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 49m
Duration
599 km
Distance
€104
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Santander to Saintes train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Santander and Saintes. 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 Saintes at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 17h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 47m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosEuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander to Saintes? 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: 599.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 49m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Santander to Saintes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 3m.

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