The average train between Santander and Altamira takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Altamira. 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 3 times a day between Santander and Altamira. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Altamira at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Altamira. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Altamira station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Santander to Altamira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Altamira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Kristobal-Busturia station.
The distance between Santander and Altamira is 89.6 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Santander to San Kristobal-Busturia via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 4h 36m.