The average train between Ciudad Real and Santander takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ciudad Real to Santander. 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 Ciudad Real and Santander. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ciudad Real is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Ciudad Real to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.
Ciudad Real to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Ciudad Real and Santander is 498.1 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Santander via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 39m.