The average train between Santander and Vila-real takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Vila-real. 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 Vila-real. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Vila-real at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Vila-real. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Vila-real station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Santander to Vila-real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Vila-real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villarreal De Los Infantes station.
Book your Santander to Vila-real train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Santander and Vila-real is 498.2 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Villarreal De Los Infantes via Madrid Chamartín, Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, and Estació del Nord in around 8h 18m.