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Compare train and bus for Santander to Badajoz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Badajoz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 174 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 174, while a bus costs an average of zł 514.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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zł 174 Average price Cheapest | zł 514 Average price | zł 517 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration Fastest 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Badajoz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Badajoz:
A train is zł 341 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Badajoz costing on average zł 514.
Other travel options to Badajoz take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 33m.
Tickets start at around zł 174 compared to roughly zł 517 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 344. The journey takes 9h 14m versus 6h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Badajoz
How to get from Santander to Badajoz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Badajoz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
04142 · 001941:55 PM 9h17 Santander station 11:12 PM Badajoz station zł 353 1 One-way 1 transfer
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04142 · 001941:55 PM 9h17 Santander station 11:12 PM Badajoz station zł 353 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
04142 · 001941:55 PM 9h17 Santander station 11:12 PM Badajoz station zł 353 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
04072 · 001947:05 AM 16h07 Santander station 11:12 PM Badajoz station zł 407 1 One-way 1 transfer
04072 · 001927:05 AM 14h10 Santander station 9:15 PM Badajoz station zł 435 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Badajoz:
A train is zł 341 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Badajoz costing on average zł 514.
Other travel options to Badajoz take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 33m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Badajoz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Badajoz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Badajoz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Badajoz by bus.
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