The average train between Santander and Alcalá de Henares takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Alcalá de Henares. 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 every 4 hours between Santander and Alcalá de Henares. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Alcalá de Henares at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Alcalá de Henares. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Alcalá de Henares station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Santander to Alcalá de Henares train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Alcalá de Henares train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Santander to Alcalá de Henares train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Santander and Alcalá de Henares is 333.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m.