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Compare train and bus for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 1h 49m 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.
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How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal1:35 PM 2h30 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 4:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal1:35 PM 2h30 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 4:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Supra Economy2:38 PM 2h27 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 5:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal6:00 AM 2h30 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 8:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:45 PM 2h30 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 1:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:00 PM 2h30 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 121 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Autobuses La Unión to go to Santander by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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