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Compare train and bus for Albacete to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 325 miles (524 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Albacete to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Albacete to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Santander:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Santander costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
The journey is about 19m faster (6h 4m by train vs 6h 23m by car) and roughly €65 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€43 vs €107). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Albacete to Santander
How to get from Albacete to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albacete to Santander is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:24 AM 6h40 Albacete 5:04 PM Santander €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:24 AM 6h40 Albacete 5:04 PM Santander €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:24 AM 6h40 Albacete 5:04 PM Santander €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:24 AM 6h40 Albacete 4:04 PM Santander €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Santander:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Santander costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albacete and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albacete-Los Llanos and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santander by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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