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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 an average ticket price of kr216 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr216, while a train costs an average of kr474.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr216 Average price Cheapest | kr474 Average price | kr491 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santander:
A bus is kr259 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Santander costing on average kr474.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around kr216 compared to roughly kr491 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr275. The journey takes 7h 18m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Salamanca to Santander
How to get from Salamanca to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:00 AM5h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuseskr1901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM5h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuseskr1901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal9:00 AM5h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuseskr1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
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181017:20 AM7h33Salamanca station2:53 PMSantander stationkr2661One-way1 transfer- 18302 · 1810512:30 PM9h55Salamanca station10:25 PMSantander stationkr2821One-way1 transfer
18314+181054:08 PM6h17Salamanca station10:25 PMSantander stationkr2971One-way1 transfer
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IB4938:25 AM8h35Salamanca station5:00 PMSantander Airportkr30151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santander:
A bus is kr259 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Santander costing on average kr474.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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