The average train between Santander and San Esteban takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to San Esteban. 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 San Esteban. 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 San Esteban at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santander to San Esteban? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to San Esteban. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at San Esteban station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Santander to San Esteban train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to San Esteban train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Santander and San Esteban is 144 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Tolosa via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 7h 24m.