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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santander costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 2m 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 Palencia to Santander
How to get from Palencia to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:45 AM2h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
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Normal11:45 AM2h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041433:20 PM2h27Palencia station5:47 PMSantander station$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
181057:02 PM3h23Palencia station10:25 PMSantander station$241One-way0 transfers
1810111:02 AM3h51Palencia station2:53 PMSantander station$241One-way0 transfers
371938:40 PM2h32Palencia station11:12 PMSantander station$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santander costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 6 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, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Autocares Abel Gomez to go to Santander by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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