The average train between Santander and Valenciennes takes 31h 10m and the fastest train takes 28h 9m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 31h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 53m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Santander to Valenciennes? 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 Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Valenciennes station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.
Santander to Valenciennes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Valenciennes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valenciennes station.
The distance between Santander and Valenciennes is 946.5 km. The road distance is 1,341 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 17h 38m.