The average train between Santander and Colmenar Viejo takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Colmenar Viejo. 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 Colmenar Viejo. 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 Colmenar Viejo at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 14m • 1 change

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10h 31m • 1 change

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5h 4m • 1 change
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10h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Colmenar Viejo. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Colmenar Viejo station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Santander to Colmenar Viejo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Colmenar Viejo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Santander to Colmenar Viejo train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Santander and Colmenar Viejo is 312 km. The road distance is 467 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m.