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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $319.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ávila:
A train is $305 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ávila costing on average $319 (€264).
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 4h 50m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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172001:55 PM7h20Santander station9:15 PMÁvila station$391One-way1 transfer
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172001:55 PM7h20Santander station9:15 PMÁvila station$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB106010:05 AM1h10Santander Airport11:15 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
Other options
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180061:55 PM4h57Santander station6:52 PMÁvila station$411One-way1 transfer
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180141:55 PM6h04Santander station7:59 PMÁvila station$411One-way1 transfer
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180049:20 AM6h25Santander station3:45 PMÁvila station$451One-way1 transfer
IB10666:30 AM1h10Santander Airport7:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
IB10645:40 PM1h10Santander Airport6:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ávila:
A train is $305 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ávila costing on average $319 (€264).
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Ávila station.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Ávila by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ávila by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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