How to travel from Santander to Palencia

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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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$24

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$17

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3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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2h 30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Santander to Palencia

How to get from Santander to Palencia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Santander to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM2h30
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    11:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM2h30
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    11:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe ALVIA04142
    1:55 PM2h26
    Santander station
    4:21 PMPalencia station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe18102
    9:20 AM3h37
    Santander station
    12:57 PMPalencia station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe18104
    4:29 PM4h04
    Santander station
    8:33 PMPalencia station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD37072
    7:05 AM2h28
    Santander station
    9:33 AMPalencia station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    4:00 PM3h00
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    7:00 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Santander to Palencia

Travel to Palencia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santander to Palencia.

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There are 2 options to travel between Santander and Palencia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Santander to Palencia is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Palencia:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Palencia costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Santander to Palencia is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Palencia take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 9m.

The distance from Santander to Palencia is approximately 106 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Santander to Palencia is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santander to Palencia:
  • Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Palencia station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santander to Palencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Palencia by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santander to Palencia with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Santander to Palencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valladolid, Burgos, León, Bilbao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Palencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Palencia's main attractions, such as the Cathedral of San Antolín, the Romanesque churches, and the beautiful landscapes of the surrounding countryside.
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