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If you want to travel from Cherbourg to Santander by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cherbourg to Santander by train to take around 29 hours 21 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 27 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 706 km. You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Santander.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Cherbourg to Santander if you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
First train | 06:46 | |
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Last train | 19:17 | |
Departure station | Cherbourg | |
Arrival station | Santander | |
Journey time | From 27h 8m | |
Distance | 439 miles (706 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | 3 changes |
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Cherbourg to Santander by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Cherbourg and Santander is 29 hours and 21 minutes, with around 4 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cherbourg to Santander is 27 hours and 8 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Cherbourg to Santander. Travelling from Cherbourg to Santander by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Cherbourg to Santander leaves at 06:46. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cherbourg to Santander leaves at 19:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cherbourg to Santander cover a distance of around 439 miles (706 km) during the journey.