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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santander:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santander costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 1h 58m 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 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.
Normal9:30 PM2h30Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:30 PM2h30Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:30 PM2h30Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
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181052:23 PM8h02Burgos - Rosa Manzano10:25 PMSantander station€271One-way1 transfer
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181053:33 PM6h52Burgos - Rosa Manzano10:25 PMSantander station€461One-way1 transfer
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041935:20 PM5h52Burgos - Rosa Manzano11:12 PMSantander station€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:45 PM3h20Burgos, Estación de Autobuses5:05 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€171One-way1 transfer
Supra Economy3:45 AM2h45Burgos, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€261One-way0 transfers
Normal · Supra Economy1:45 PM4h15Burgos, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santander:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burgos to Santander costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santander by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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