The average train between Santander and Tarbes takes 16h 29m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Tarbes. 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 Tarbes. 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 Tarbes at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 16h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Tarbes station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
Santander to Tarbes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Tarbes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarbes station.
The distance between Santander and Tarbes is 314.4 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Tarbes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 10h 56m.