The average train between Málaga and Santander takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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 Málaga and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Santander. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Málaga to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Málaga to Santander train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Santander is 751.8 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Santander via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 24m.