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Compare train and bus for Burgos to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgos 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Burgos to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Burgos to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santander:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santander costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Burgos to Santander
How to get from Burgos to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgos to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal1:30 PM 2h45 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal1:30 PM 2h45 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:30 PM 2h30 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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181019:00 AM 4h43 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 1:43 PM Santander station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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181055:20 PM 5h05 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 10:25 PM Santander station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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181052:25 PM 8h00 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 10:25 PM Santander station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal7:30 PM 2h45 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM 2h50 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 1:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:00 PM 2h30 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santander:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santander costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgos and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgos - Rosa Manzano and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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