How to travel from Santander to Gijón, Spain

The distance between Santander and Gijón is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Santander to Gijón 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 GijónSantander if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gijon / Xixon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to El Berrón.

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

Drive to Gijón.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Gijón

There are several options for getting from Santander to Gijón 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Santander and Gijón is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Santander and Gijón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Gijón is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Gijón, 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 Santander and Gijón. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Gijón. 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 Santander and Gijón. 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 Santander and Gijón. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santander and Gijón with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Santander and Gijón. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 40m 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 Gijón. We recommend that you take the bus to Gijon / Xixon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Gijón is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Gijón. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Gijón. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Gijón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Gijón

Transport options from Santander to Gijón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
€22($22)
hourly221km (137 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€17($17)
twice daily215km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€33($33)
on demand176km (109 miles)

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Airports near Gijón

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gijón
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Gijón
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Gijón