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Madrid to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Santander takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

5h 31m
Duration
447 km
Distance
€66
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Santander train times

Trains run 6 times a week 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 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 23m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 25m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 22m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros11h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Santander? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 447.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santander, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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