The average train between Santander and Cabanas takes 16h 10m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Cabanas. 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 Cabanas. 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 Cabanas at 1:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Cabanas? 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 Cabanas. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Cabanas station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
Santander to Cabanas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Cabanas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cabanas-Arenal station.
The distance between Santander and Cabanas is 351.9 km. The road distance is 1,099 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Cabanas-Arenal via Madrid Chamartín and La Coruna-San Cristobal in around 10h 50m.