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Santander to Madrid-Chamartín Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Santander to Madrid-Chamartín? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as RUB 4,056.00, with the average fare for this route being approximately RUB 5,067.72. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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    From RUB 5,268.63
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    From RUB 5,268.63
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    From RUB 5,268.63
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09:20
Santander
15:00
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 40m, Changes requiredrenfe
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13:58
Santander
18:14
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 16m, Directrenfe
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16:27
Santander
21:11
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 44m, Changes requiredrenfe
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19:00
Santander
23:24
Paris
4h 24m, Directrenfe
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Santander to Madrid-Chamartín Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Santander to Madrid-Chamartín usually begin at RUB 4,056.00. The average travel time is about 4h 16m, spanning a distance of roughly 207 miles. renfe provides around 5 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:48
Last train
Last train
19:00
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 16m
Distance
Distance
207 miles
Price
Price
From RUB 4,056.00
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Onboard Renfe trains from Santander to Madrid-Chamartín

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Santander to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Santander to Madrid-Chamartín, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Santander to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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