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Compare train and bus for Palencia to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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€13 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Palencia to Santander is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Santander costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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