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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Salamanca to Santander by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salamanca to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santander:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Santander costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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