The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander by 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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Take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki and then to Santander.
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Take the train to Palencia and then to Santander.
There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palencia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Renfe run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 30m.
Autobuses La Union, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki and then to Santander. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander. The distance is around 163km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €17($17) | hourly | 162km (101 miles) |
Bus to Santander | 2h 30m | €17($17) | every 4 hours | 166km (103 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | €37($37) | 5 times a day | 426km (264 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €30($30) | on demand | 163km (102 miles) |
Autobuses La Union
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.