The average train between Santander and Ciudad Real takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ciudad Real. 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 Ciudad Real. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Ciudad Real at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ciudad Real. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ciudad Real-Central station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Santander to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ciudad Real-Central station.
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The distance between Santander and Ciudad Real is 498.1 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Ciudad Real-Central via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 28m.
