The average train between Elche and Santander takes 12h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. 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 twice daily between Elche and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elche is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Santander at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Alicante/Alacant-Terminal and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 41m • 2 changes


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15h 41m • 2 changes
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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 12h 15m.
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 Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
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 9h 6m.