The average train between Santander and Elche takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Elche. 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 Elche. 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 Elche at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Elche. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Elche station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Santander to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Santander to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Santander and Elche is 634.5 km. The road distance is 960 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid Chamartín, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 8h 40m.