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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gijón to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Santander:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gijón to Santander costing on average $30.
A bus is $281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Santander costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Flight takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 1h 52m 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 Gijón to Santander
How to get from Gijón to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gijón to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:30 PM3h00Gijon, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:30 PM3h00Gijon, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal11:30 PM3h00Gijon, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal5:00 PM3h15Gijon, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal5:00 PM4h15Gijon, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$261One-way1 transfer
VY1573 · VY159610:05 AM8h00Asturias Airport6:05 PMSantander Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Santander:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gijón to Santander costing on average $30.
A bus is $281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Santander costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Flight takes on average 12h 14m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gijón and Santander as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Asturias Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gijon, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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