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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 €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 €14, 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 | €14 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Palencia to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Palencia to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is €11 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 24m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 54m 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.
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11:45 AM 2h30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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11:45 AM 2h30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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11:45 AM 2h30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1810110:39 AM 3h04 Palencia station 1:43 PM Santander station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers- 18105
7:17 PM 3h08 Palencia station 10:25 PM Santander station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers 
371938:40 PM 2h32 Palencia station 11:12 PM Santander station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 3h00 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses 9:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is €11 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 24m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Alsa to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 6 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY.
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