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Santander to Portbou trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Portbou takes 15h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Portbou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 49m
Duration
1,237 km
Distance
€200
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain train Ave
  3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain train R11
11h 2m
€138–294

Santander to Portbou train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Santander and Portbou. 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 Portbou at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 15h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,237.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Portbou via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Girona in around 11h 2m.

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