The average train between Madrid and Santander takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Santander. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Santander. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Santander station via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Madrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Madrid to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Santander is 338.1 km. The road distance is 447 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
