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Santander to La Rioja trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and La Rioja takes 13h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to La Rioja. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 55m
Duration
457 km
Distance
€68
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Santander to La Rioja train times

Trains run twice daily between Santander and La Rioja. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 4:29 PM which arrives into La Rioja at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Palencia and take an average of 13h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros10h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros8h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander to La Rioja? 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.

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  • Distance: 457.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and La Rioja, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Logrono via Palencia and Miranda De Ebro in around 7h 3m.

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