How to travel from Santander to Zamora, Spain

The distance between Santander and Zamora is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Santander to Zamora 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 ZamoraSantander if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Valladolid and then to Zamora.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Zamora.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Zamora.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Zamora

There are several options for getting from Santander to Zamora by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Santander and Zamora is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Santander and Zamora by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Zamora is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Zamora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Zamora. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valladolid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

ALSA, La Regional VSA, FlixBus and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between Santander and Zamora. 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 Zamora. We recommend that you take the train to Valladolid and then to Zamora. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Zamora is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 208km (130 miles) from Zamora. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) 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 Zamora. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Zamora is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Santander to Zamora

Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Zamora

Transport options from Santander to Zamora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€38($38)
once daily438km (272 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€34($34)
twice daily363km (226 miles)
Bus via Burgos5h 45m
€19($19)
twice daily405km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Zamora

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Zamora
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Zamora
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Zamora