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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santander costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 181057:17 PM3h12Palencia station10:29 PMSantander station$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 181057:17 PM3h12Palencia station10:29 PMSantander station$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041938:55 PM2h33Palencia station11:28 PMSantander station$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1810110:24 AM3h19Palencia station1:43 PMSantander station$241One-way0 transfers
- 041434:06 PM2h53Palencia station6:59 PMSantander station$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santander:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santander costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
- 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 ALVIA, Renfe, 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 ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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