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Málaga to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Málaga and Santander takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.

10h 12m
Duration
962 km
Distance
€135
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Málaga to Santander train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Málaga and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:27 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 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros8h 20m • 2 changes
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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    OuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros14h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Málaga 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: 961.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

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.

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