The average train between Santander and Zumaia takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Zumaia. 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 Zumaia. 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 Zumaia at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Zumaia station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Santander to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zumaia station.
The distance between Santander and Zumaia is 126.4 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Zumaia via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 5h 38m.