The average train between Santander and Portugalete takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Portugalete. 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 Portugalete. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Portugalete at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Zorrotza and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Portugalete station via Zorrotza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Santander to Portugalete train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Portugalete train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zorrotza station.
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The distance between Santander and Portugalete is 65.3 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Zorrotza 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–22 and the journey takes 2h 59m.