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Santander to Castelo Branco trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Castelo Branco takes 30h 1m and the fastest train takes 25h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Santander to Castelo Branco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 1m
Duration
1,142 km
Distance
€165
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santander to Castelo Branco train times

Trains run once daily between Santander and Castelo Branco. 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 Castelo Branco at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 30h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal25h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal25h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal30h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal39h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal37h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal25h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal25h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander to Castelo Branco? 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.

Map of how to get from Santander to Castelo Branco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,142.1 km
  • Duration: 30h 1m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

You can take a train from Santander to Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 15h 17m.

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