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Compare train and bus for Santander to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Burgos:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Burgos costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 4m 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 Burgos
How to get from Santander to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Burgos is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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180639:20 AM7h34Santander station4:54 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$31One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
18102+
180639:20 AM7h34Santander station4:54 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$31One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal1:00 AM2h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses3:30 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
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180659:20 AM12h22Santander station9:42 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$31One-way1 transfer
37072 · 180617:05 AM6h12Santander station1:17 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$41One-way1 transfer
37072 · 180637:05 AM9h49Santander station4:54 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$41One-way1 transfer
Normal5:30 PM2h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:00 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM3h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses3:00 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 AM3h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:00 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Burgos:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Burgos costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Burgos as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Burgos by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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