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Gijon to Santander Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Gijon to Santander? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £36.65, with the typical price for this route being about £56.62. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.

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Mon, Aug 11
From £36.65
Tue, Aug 12
From £56.40
Wed, Aug 13
From £56.40
Thu, Aug 14
From £56.40
Fri, Aug 15
From £56.40
Sat, Aug 16
From £56.40
Sun, Aug 17
From £56.40

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:45 Gijon	12:06 Santander	6h 21m, No direct	renfe	Find Tickets
10:56 Gijon	18:04 Santander	7h 8m, No direct	renfe	Find Tickets
15:12 Gijon	22:29 Paris	7h 17m, No direct	renfe	Find Tickets View More Trains

Gijon to Santander Train Route Details

The train ticket from Gijon to Santander typically costs from £36.65. The journey averages 6h 21m in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 94 miles. renfe generally offers 3 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, please refer to our train route table.

First train

05:45

Last train

15:12

Departure station

Gijon

Arrival station

Santander

Journey time

6h 21m

Distance

94 miles

Price

From £36.65

Train Operators

renfe

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can request a quote for approval. Note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, with an applicable fee.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Onboard Renfe trains from Gijon to Santander

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Gijon to Santander Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Gijon to Santander, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

Book in Advance
Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.
Buy a Return ticket
A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.
Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types
Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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