The average train between Santander and Collado Villalba takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Collado Villalba. 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 Collado Villalba. 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 Collado Villalba at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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15h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Santander to Collado Villalba? 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 Collado Villalba. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Collado Villalba station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Santander to Collado Villalba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Collado Villalba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villalba de Guadarrama station.
Book your Santander to Collado Villalba train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Santander and Collado Villalba is 315.1 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Villalba de Guadarrama via Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 29m.