The average train between Ferrol and Santander takes 18h and the fastest train takes 12h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrol 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 Ferrol and Santander. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ferrol is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Santander at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at La Coruna-San Cristobal and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ferrol to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ferrol station and arriving at Santander station via La Coruna-San Cristobal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Ferrol to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Ferrol station.
Ferrol to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Ferrol to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Ferrol and Santander is 357.3 km. The road distance is 1,117 km.
You can take a train from El Ferrol to Santander via La Coruna-San Cristobal and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 11m.