The average train between Cuenca and Santander takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuenca 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 Cuenca and Santander. The earliest departure is at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cuenca is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cuenca station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Cuenca to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Cuenca to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Cuenca to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Cuenca and Santander is 402.4 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Santander via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 24m.