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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Cádiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Cádiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a flight costs an average of $432.
Distance: 496 miles (799 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 7m Average total duration 16h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Cádiz:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Cádiz costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $192 (€157) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€71). The journey takes 10h 47m versus 8h 47m 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 Santander to Cádiz
How to get from Santander to Cádiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Cádiz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM10h40Santander6:25 PMCádiz$2091One-way0 transfers
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7:45 AM10h40Santander6:25 PMCádiz$2091One-way0 transfers
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4:40 PM3h25Santander8:05 PMCádiz$2711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Cádiz:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Cádiz costing on average $143 (€117).
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Cádiz costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
Train takes on average 14h 57m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Cádiz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Cádiz station.
- Travel with Secorbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Cádiz by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Cádiz by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, Ryanair to go to Cádiz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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