The average train between Santander and Balmaseda takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Balmaseda. 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 Santander and Balmaseda. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Balmaseda at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Mimetiz and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Balmaseda. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Balmaseda station via Mimetiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Santander to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Mimetiz station.
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The distance between Santander and Balmaseda is 57.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Mimetiz 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 2h 31m.