The average train between Santander and Porto takes 27h 30m and the fastest train takes 25h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Porto. 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 Porto. 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 Porto at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 27h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Porto. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Porto station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
Santander to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Book your Santander to Porto train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Porto is 471.6 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Porto Campanha via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, and Redondela De Galicia in around 13h 14m.