Travelling from Santander to Salamanca by train

Want to know how to get from Santander to Salamanca by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Santander to Salamanca take around 6 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 315 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Santander is scheduled to depart at around  06:48. The last departure is usually at around 19:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Santander at around 07:00, with the last train leaving at around 20:20. On average, there are about 5 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$35.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Salamanca, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Salamanca.

Is there a direct train from Santander to Salamanca?

The journey between Santander and Salamanca usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Santander to Salamanca every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Santander to Salamanca?

The Santander to Salamanca train travel takes about 6 hours and 22 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Santander to Salamanca train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salamanca leaving Santander at around 06:48 and the last train leaving at around 19:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Santander at around 07:00, with the final departure at 20:20.