The average train between Santander and Rivas-Vaciamadrid takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Rivas-Vaciamadrid. 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 Rivas-Vaciamadrid. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Rivas-Vaciamadrid at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Rivas-Vaciamadrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Rivas-Vaciamadrid. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Rivas-Vaciamadrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Santander to Rivas-Vaciamadrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Rivas-Vaciamadrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Santander and Rivas-Vaciamadrid is 349.8 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 8m.