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Portugalete to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portugalete and Santander takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Portugalete 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.

6h 6m
Duration
119 km
Distance
€15
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Portugalete to Santander train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Portugalete and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portugalete is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Zorrotza and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros3h 47m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 1m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros3h 47m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros12h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portugalete 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: 119.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Portugalete, Basque Country, Spain and Santander, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Zorrotza to Santander 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–21 and the journey takes 3h 22m.

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