The average train between Santander and Benalmádena takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Benalmádena. 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 Benalmádena. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Benalmádena at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Benalmádena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Santander to Benalmádena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Benalmádena is 766.5 km. The road distance is 985 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Torremuelle via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Malaga Maria Zambrano, and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías in around 8h 17m.