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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Palencia:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Palencia costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
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
- Normal9:00 AM2h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
041624:00 PM2h32Santander station6:32 PMPalencia station$221One-way0 transfers- 041927:20 PM2h36Santander station9:56 PMPalencia station$221One-way0 transfers
181044:27 PM3h06Santander station7:33 PMPalencia 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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Palencia costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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