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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $438.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Valencia to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Valencia to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Santander:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Santander costing on average $43 (€37).
A train is $405 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santander costing on average $438 (€369).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€37) compared to roughly $137 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€80). The journey takes 9h 58m versus 6h 43m 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 Valencia to Santander
How to get from Valencia to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Santander is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V732001:50 PM 1h25 Valencia Airport 3:15 PM Santander Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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1:50 PM 1h25 Valencia Airport 3:15 PM Santander Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- V73200
1:50 PM 1h25 Valencia Airport 3:15 PM Santander Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
06063+041436:53 AM 10h54 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 5:47 PM Santander station $124 1 One-way 1 transfer- 06103+04143
10:57 AM 6h50 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 5:47 PM Santander station $134 1 One-way 1 transfer - 06103+04193
10:57 AM 12h15 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 11:12 PM Santander station $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX4064+0419312:25 PM 10h47 Valencia Airport 11:12 PM Santander station $209 1 One-way 1 transfer- IB1078+04193
1:10 PM 10h02 Valencia Airport 11:12 PM Santander station $316 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB1086+04143
7:00 AM 10h47 Valencia Airport 5:47 PM Santander station $413 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Santander:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Santander costing on average $43 (€37).
A train is $405 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santander costing on average $438 (€369).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Santander as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane to go to Santander by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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