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Compare train and bus for Santander to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santander to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Palencia:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Palencia costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€11). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 0m 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 Palencia
How to get from Santander to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:00 AM2h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM2h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 041421:55 PM2h26Santander station4:21 PMPalencia station$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 040727:05 AM2h28Santander station9:33 AMPalencia station$181One-way0 transfers
181044:29 PM3h05Santander station7:34 PMPalencia station$241One-way0 transfers- 181007:14 AM3h08Santander station10:22 AMPalencia station$241One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:00 PM3h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Palencia:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Palencia costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Palencia 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 Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Palencia by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 6 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD.
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