The average train between Málaga and Santander takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. 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 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 9h 40m. 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 Malaga Maria Zambrano station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Málaga to Santander train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
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The distance between Málaga and Santander is 751.8 km. The road distance is 893 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 10m.
