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Compare train and bus for Valladolid to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valladolid to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santander:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valladolid to Santander costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 32m 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 Valladolid to Santander
How to get from Valladolid to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valladolid to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:30 AM3h15Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:30 AM3h15Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041432:48 PM2h59Valladolid-Campo Grande5:47 PMSantander station$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
181055:50 PM4h35Valladolid-Campo Grande10:25 PMSantander station$301One-way0 transfers
181019:52 AM5h01Valladolid-Campo Grande2:53 PMSantander station$301One-way0 transfers
371938:08 PM3h04Valladolid-Campo Grande11:12 PMSantander station$321One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM3h15Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h45Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santander:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valladolid to Santander costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valladolid and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valladolid-Campo Grande and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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