The average train between Santander and Ponferrada Station takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ponferrada Station. 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 Station. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Ponferrada Station at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Palencia and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ponferrada Station. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ponferrada Station station via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Santander to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
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The distance between Santander and Ponferrada Station is 249 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada Station via Palencia and Ponferrada in around 6h.
