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Compare bus and train 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 $15.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Santander to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santander to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Palencia:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Palencia costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Palencia by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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