The average train between Santander and Coimbra takes 28h 55m and the fastest train takes 26h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Coimbra. 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 Santander and Coimbra. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Coimbra at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 28h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Coimbra station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
Santander to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Coimbra-B station.
Book your Santander to Coimbra train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Comboios de Portugal and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Coimbra is 526.6 km. The road distance is 1,353 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 14h 49m.