The average train between Elche and Santander takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elche 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 Elche and Santander. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elche is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Alicante/Alacant-Terminal and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Elche to Santander? 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 Elche to Santander. However, there are services departing from Elche station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Elche to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Elche to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Elche to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Elche and Santander is 634.5 km. The road distance is 959 km.
You can take a train from Elche/Elx-Parc to Santander via Alicante/Alacant-Terminal, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 35m.