The average train between Santander and Ávila takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ávila. 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 4 times a day between Santander and Ávila. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ávila at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ávila station via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Santander to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Avila station.
Book your Santander to Ávila train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Santander and Ávila is 320.8 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Avila via Valladolid in around 5h.