The average train between Santander and Valenciennes takes 30h 15m and the fastest train takes 28h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Valenciennes. 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 twice daily between Santander and Valenciennes. 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 Valenciennes at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 30h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Valenciennes station via Bilbao station, Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
Santander to Valenciennes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Valenciennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valenciennes station.
The distance between Santander and Valenciennes is 946.5 km. The road distance is 1197 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Valenciennes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Lille Flandres in around 18h 25m.