How to travel from Santander to Ferrol, Spain

The distance between Santander and Ferrol is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santander to Ferrol by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santander (SDR) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oviedo then Luarca and then to Ferrol.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to El Ferrol.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)

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Drive

Drive to Ferrol.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Ferrol

There are several options for getting from Santander to Ferrol by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Santander and Ferrol is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Santander and Ferrol by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Ferrol is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Ferrol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Ferrol. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe Feve run train services between Santander and Ferrol. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Santander and Ferrol. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oviedo and Luarca. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

ALSA, FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between Santander and Ferrol. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Ferrol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Ferrol is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Ferrol. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Santander and Ferrol. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Ferrol is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Santander to Ferrol

Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Ferrol

Transport options from Santander to Ferrol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€175($175)
every 2 hours943km (586 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 5m
€215($215)
every 2 hours696km (432 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€51($51)
once daily494km (307 miles)
Bus via Santiago de Compostela8h 35m
€36($36)
4 times a week651km (404 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€73($73)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train via Oviedo10h 50m
€39($39)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Ferrol

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

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Ferrol
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Ferrol
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Ferrol