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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Santander to Valencia
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Valencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Valencia:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Valencia costing on average $59.
A train is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Valencia costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78. The journey takes 10h 24m versus 7h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Valencia
How to get from Santander to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Valencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BILMAN7:15 PM 10h25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:40 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
BILMAN7:15 PM 10h25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:40 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB1066 · IB10776:30 AM 6h00 Santander Airport 12:30 PM Valencia Airport $410 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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062021:55 PM 8h44 Santander station 10:39 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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061921:55 PM 7h29 Santander station 9:24 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
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061327:05 AM 8h19 Santander station 3:24 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
BILMAN6:15 AM 10h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 4:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB10851:55 PM 10h55 Santander station 12:50 AM Valencia Airport $167 1 One-way 1 transfer
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UX40657:05 AM 9h10 Santander station 4:15 PM Valencia Airport $230 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB10831:55 PM 10h10 Santander station 12:05 AM Valencia Airport $253 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Valencia:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Valencia costing on average $59.
A train is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Valencia costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Valencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Valencia by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
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