The average train between Santander and Leiria takes 30h 50m and the fastest train takes 26h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Leiria. 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 Leiria. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Leiria at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 30h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Leiria? 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 Leiria. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Leiria station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
Santander to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leiria station.
Book your Santander to Leiria train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Comboios de Portugal and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Leiria is 586.5 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Leiria via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Coimbra-B in around 16h 40m.