How to travel from Santander to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Santander and Valencia is around 596km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Valencia by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus via Zaragoza

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Valencia.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Santander to Valencia by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Santander and Valencia is around 596km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Santander and Valencia by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Valencia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Valencia. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santander and Valencia. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Valencia. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santander and Valencia with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 10h 15m.

Bilman, ALSA and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Santander and Valencia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 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 Valencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) 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 Valencia. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Valencia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Santander to Valencia

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Transport options from Santander to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 35m
€90($90)
hourly596km (371 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
€80($80)
every 20 mins843km (524 miles)
Train via Cuenca Fernando Zobel6h 40m
€69($69)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza + 1 similar
10hrs
€70($70)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Bus10h 15m
€62($62)
every 20 mins734km (456 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand711km (442 miles)

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Airports near Valencia

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

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Valencia
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Valencia
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Valencia