The average train between Santander and Villena takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Villena. 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 Villena. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Villena at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Santander to Villena? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Villena. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Villena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Santander to Villena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Villena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villena Av station.
Book your Santander to Villena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Villena is 590.5 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Villena Av via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 57m.