The average train between Santander and Madrid takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Madrid. 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 Madrid. 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 Madrid at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Santander to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Santander to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Santander and Madrid is 338.1 km. The road distance is 447 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 4h.
