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Compare train and bus for Santander to Valladolid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Valladolid 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 30m. 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 €23.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Valladolid:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Valladolid costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Valladolid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Valladolid
How to get from Santander to Valladolid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Valladolid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal4:00 PM3h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
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Normal4:00 PM3h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041421:55 PM2h58Santander station4:53 PMValladolid-Campo Grande€351One-way0 transfers
Other options
181029:20 AM4h41Santander station2:01 PMValladolid-Campo Grande€251One-way0 transfers
181044:29 PM5h01Santander station9:30 PMValladolid-Campo Grande€251One-way0 transfers
040727:05 AM3h00Santander station10:05 AMValladolid-Campo Grande€391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Valladolid:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Valladolid costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Valladolid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Valladolid 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 Valladolid-Campo Grande.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Valladolid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valladolid by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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