The average train between Alcalá de Henares and Santander takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Alcalá de Henares 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 every 4 hours between Alcalá de Henares and Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcalá de Henares is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares station and arriving at Santander station via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Alcalá de Henares to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Alcalá de Henares to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Santander station.
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The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Santander is 333.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 23m.