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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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Santander and Palencia. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Palencia from Santander is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Santander to Palencia:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Santander to Palencia.
The fastest way from Santander to Palencia is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Palencia that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 30 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 106 miles (171 km) from Santander to Palencia.
The average frequency per day from Santander to Palencia is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Santander to Palencia as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santander to Palencia:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Most travelers board their train from Santander and arrive in Palencia.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santander to Palencia:
- You can travel to Palencia from Santander by bus with Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Alsa from Santander to Palencia.
- You can travel by train from Santander to Palencia with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe ALVIA Santander to Palencia tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santander to Palencia with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- Direct trains with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Palencia as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Santander and Palencia.
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