The average train between Santander and Barajas takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Barajas. 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 Barajas. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Barajas at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santander to Barajas? 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 Santander to Barajas. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Barajas station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Santander to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Santander and Barajas is 333.1 km. The road distance is 453 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m.