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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 train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santander:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Santander costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 6h 24m 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.
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9:00 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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9:00 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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9:00 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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181017:20 AM 6h23 Salamanca station 1:43 PM Santander station $40 1 One-way 1 transfer- 18302 · 18105
12:30 PM 9h55 Salamanca station 10:25 PM Santander station $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - 18302+
3719312:30 PM 10h42 Salamanca station 11:12 PM Santander station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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3:30 PM 5h45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
9:30 AM 6h45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Supra Economy
1:30 PM 7h00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB49310:48 AM 6h12 Salamanca station 5:00 PM Santander Airport $441 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04958+IB1067
3:25 PM 5h35 Salamanca station 9:00 PM Santander Airport $446 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04918+IB1067
10:48 AM 10h12 Salamanca station 9:00 PM Santander Airport $446 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santander:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Santander costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus 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.
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