The average train between Granada and Santander takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Granada 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 Granada and Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Granada is at 6:01 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 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Granada to Santander. However, there are services departing from Granada station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
Granada to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.
Granada to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Granada and Santander is 698.1 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from Granada to Santander via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 16m.