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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ávila to Santander
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $305.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$305 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Santander:
A train is $290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Santander costing on average $305.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ávila to Santander
How to get from Ávila to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ávila to Santander is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17221 · 181053:35 PM6h50Ávila station10:25 PMSantander station$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
17221 · 181053:35 PM6h50Ávila station10:25 PMSantander station$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB10597:40 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:45 AMSantander Airport$3671One-way0 transfers
Other options
17203 · 181058:33 AM13h52Ávila station10:25 PMSantander station$431One-way1 transfer
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371933:35 PM7h37Ávila station11:12 PMSantander station$451One-way1 transfer
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181052:06 PM8h19Ávila station10:25 PMSantander station$461One-way1 transfer
IB4933:50 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
IB10677:50 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:00 PMSantander Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Santander:
A train is $48 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ávila to Santander costing on average $64.
A train is $290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Santander costing on average $305.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ávila and Santander as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Santander station.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santander by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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