How to travel from Gijón to Santander, Spain

The distance between Gijón and Santander is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gijón 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.

👋 Also check out SantanderGijón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Santander.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Santander

There are several options for getting from Gijón to Santander by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Gijón and Santander is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Gijón and Santander by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gijón to Santander is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Gijón and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gijón and Santander. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gijón to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in El Berrón. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Renfe Feve run train services between Gijón and Santander. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Gijón and Santander. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gijón and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Gijón and Santander. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gijón to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Gijón and Santander. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Santander is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Gijón to Santander

Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Santander

Transport options from Gijón to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
€22($22)
every 3 hours223km (139 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€17($17)
twice daily215km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€33($33)
on demand177km (110 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