How to travel from La Palma to Santander, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Santander is around 2,224km (1,382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from La Palma to Santander by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santander → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Valladolid and then to Santander.
- Duration3 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Santander.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€680($680)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Santander
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Santander by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €220 ($220) and will take around 3 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between La Palma and Santander is around 2,224km (1,382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,069km (1,285 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from La Palma and Santander by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Santander is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €220 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Santander. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Santander. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Palma to Santander. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Santander. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Santander
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | €280($280) | hourly | 2,224km (1,382 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 9h | €340($340) | once a week | 2,736km (1,700 miles) |
| Ferry to Cádiz, train | 3 days 4h | €230($230) | once a week | 3,126km (1,943 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 3 days 8h | €260($260) | once a week | 3,046km (1,892 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 5h | €220($220) | once a week | 2,641km (1,641 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days 3h | €680($680) | once a week | 2,448km (1,521 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Santander
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Train operators
Bus companies
Socibus
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas S.A.
Fred Olsen
Airports near Santander
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Santander
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Santander
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Santander