The average train between Santander and Málaga takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Málaga. 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 Málaga. 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 Málaga at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Santander to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
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The distance between Santander and Málaga is 751.8 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 21m.
