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Taking the train from Santander to Lisbon in 18 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Santander to Lisbon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 21 hours 50 minutes to travel the 690 km from Santander to Lisbon by train, although you can get there in as little as 18 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Santander to Lisbon are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lisbon? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Santander to Lisbon by train
| First train | 1:58 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 7:00 pm | |
| Departure station | Santander | |
| Arrival station | Lisbon | |
| Journey time | From 18h 38m | |
| Distance | 429 miles (690 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Santander to Lisbon?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Be flexible with your travel times
2. Buy a rail pass
3. Choose a slower or connecting train
4. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.