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Compare train, flight, and bus for Santander to Ávila
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Ávila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €267.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €267 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Ávila, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ávila:
A train is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ávila costing on average €267.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Santander to Ávila by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Ávila is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 4h10 Santander 11:10 AM Ávila €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 4h10 Santander 11:10 AM Ávila €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 4h00 Santander 3:00 PM Ávila €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:30 PM 4h20 Santander 6:50 PM Ávila €29 1 One-way 0 transfers6:30 PM 4h20 Santander 10:50 PM Ávila €30 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 AM 4h00 Santander 1:30 PM Ávila €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ávila:
A train is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ávila costing on average €267.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Ávila as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Ávila station.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Ávila by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Ávila by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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