The average train between Santander and Ponferrada takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ponferrada. 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 Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Book your Santander to Ponferrada train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Santander and Ponferrada is 248.9 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada via Palencia in around 5h 52m.
