The distance between Valencia and Santander is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valencia to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander.
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.
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Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Santander.
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There are several options for getting from Valencia to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Valencia and Santander is around 593km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Valencia and Santander by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valencia to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and Santander. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valencia to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Valencia and Santander. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valencia and Santander. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valencia and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 10h 20m.
Bilman, Jimenez Movilidad and ALSA run regular bus services between Valencia and Santander. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Santander. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valencia and Santander. The distance is around 712km (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 Valencia to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | €90($90) | hourly | 593km (368 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | €80($80) | every 20 mins | 843km (524 miles) |
Train via Cuenca Fernando Zobel | 6h 45m | €69($69) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus via Zaragoza + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €70($70) | once daily | 743km (461 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | €61($61) | every 20 mins | 737km (458 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 712km (442 miles) |
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Jimenez Movilidad
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.