The average train between Santander and Guimarães takes 29h 49m and the fastest train takes 27h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Guimarães. 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 Guimarães. 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 Guimarães at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 37m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Guimarães. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Guimarães station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.
Santander to Guimarães train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Guimarães train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nine station.
The distance between Santander and Guimarães is 431.5 km. The road distance is 1,240 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Guimaraes via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Nine, and Lousado in around 14h 17m.