The average train between Tarbes and Santander takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Tarbes to Santander. 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 Tarbes and Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarbes is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bayonne and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Tarbes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Tarbes station and arriving at Santander station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
Tarbes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tarbes station.
Tarbes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Tarbes and Santander is 314.4 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Tarbes to Santander via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 11h 17m.