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Compare train and bus for Palencia to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 29m. 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 $15.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santander costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
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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.
040738:36 AM3h13Palencia station11:49 AMSantander station$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:45 AM2h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041433:37 PM2h27Palencia station6:04 PMSantander station$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
1810110:39 AM3h04Palencia station1:43 PMSantander station$271One-way0 transfers
181057:17 PM3h12Palencia station10:29 PMSantander station$271One-way0 transfers
371938:55 PM2h33Palencia station11:28 PMSantander station$321One-way0 transfers
Normal6:15 PM3h00Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$191One-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 (€16).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- 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 INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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