The average train between Santander and Sopela takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Sopela. 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 Sopela. 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 Sopela at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Sopela. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Sopela station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Santander to Sopela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Sopela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
The distance between Santander and Sopela is 66.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–23 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
