The average train between Santander (Station) and Porto takes 23h 20m and the fastest train takes 21h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander (Station) to Porto. 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 Santander (Station) and Porto. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santander (Station) is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Porto at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 23h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 29m • 3 changes
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24h 35m • 3 changes
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24h 35m • 3 changes
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24h 35m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santander (Station) to Porto. However, there are services departing from Santander (Station) station and arriving at Porto station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
Santander (Station) to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander (Station) to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
The distance between Santander (Station) and Porto is 470.8 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Porto Campanha via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, and Redondela De Galicia in around 13h 11m.