How to travel from Burgos to Santander, Spain

The distance between Burgos and Santander is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Burgos to Santander by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Train

Take the train to Palencia and then to Santander.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burgos and Santander

There are several options for getting from Burgos to Santander by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Burgos and Santander is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (77 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Burgos and Santander by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burgos to Santander is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Burgos and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Burgos and Santander. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Burgos to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palencia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Burgos and Santander. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Burgos and Santander. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Burgos and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Burgos and Santander. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burgos to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Burgos and Santander. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burgos to Santander is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Burgos to Santander

Compare travel optionsbetween Burgos and Santander

Transport options from Burgos to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€22($22)
every 3 hours223km (138 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€30($30)
5 times a day308km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€34($34)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Santander

The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander