How to travel from Santander to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Santander and Salamanca is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Valladolid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Santander to Salamanca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Santander and Salamanca is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Santander and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Salamanca is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Salamanca. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Renfe run train services between Santander and Salamanca. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Salamanca. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santander and Salamanca with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Santander and Salamanca. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Salamanca. We recommend that you take the train to Valladolid and then to Salamanca. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) 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 Salamanca. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Santander to Salamanca

Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Salamanca

Transport options from Santander to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€37($37)
every 4 hours420km (261 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€67($67)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca