The average train between Vigo and Santander takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Vigo to Santander. 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 Vigo and Santander. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vigo is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vigo to Santander. However, there are services departing from Vigo station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Vigo to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Vigo Urzaiz station.
Vigo to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Vigo and Santander is 423.2 km. The road distance is 1,080 km.
You can take a train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santander via Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 16m.