The average train between Santander and Málaga takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Málaga. 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 Málaga. 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 Málaga at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Málaga station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Santander to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Santander to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Málaga is 751.8 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 53m.