The average train between Santander and Caldas da Rainha takes 36h 5m and the fastest train takes 34h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Caldas da Rainha. 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 twice daily between Santander and Caldas da Rainha. 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 Caldas da Rainha at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Caldas da Rainha? 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 Caldas da Rainha. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Caldas da Rainha station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.
Santander to Caldas da Rainha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Caldas da Rainha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Caldas Da Rainha station.
Book your Santander to Caldas da Rainha train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Comboios de Portugal and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Caldas da Rainha is 633.5 km. The road distance is 1,489 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Caldas Da Rainha via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Coimbra-B in around 17h 40m.