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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zaragoza to Santander:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Santander costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 0m 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 Zaragoza to Santander
How to get from Zaragoza to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM6h50Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses10:20 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM6h50Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses10:20 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal1:00 PM5h30Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses6:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 18021+Normal · Normal1:07 PM12h08Zaragoza-Delicias1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way2 transfers
- 18021+Normal · Normal1:07 PM12h08Zaragoza-Delicias1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way2 transfers
- 18071+Normal · Normal6:06 AM9h04Zaragoza-Delicias3:10 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way2 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM5h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:15 PM6h00Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses10:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:00 AM6h00Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses4:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Santander:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Santander costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, iryo to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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