The average train between Santander and Andalusia takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Andalusia. 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 Andalusia. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Andalusia at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Santander to Andalusia? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Andalusia. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Andalusia station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Santander to Andalusia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Andalusia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Santander to Andalusia train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Andalusia is 684.2 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 37m.