How to travel from Zamora to Santander, Spain

The distance between Zamora and Santander is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santander.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Santander.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zamora and Santander

There are several options for getting from Zamora to Santander by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5hrs. 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 Zamora and Santander is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Zamora and Santander by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Zamora and Santander, 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 Zamora and Santander. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zamora to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Renfe run train services between Zamora and Santander. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Zamora and Santander. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

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

La Regional VSA, FlixBus, Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana, ALSA and Empresa Vivas run regular bus services between Zamora and Santander. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zamora to Santander. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zamora and Santander. The distance is around 345km (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 Zamora to Santander is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Zamora to Santander

Compare travel optionsbetween Zamora and Santander

Transport options from Zamora to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€45($45)
once daily540km (336 miles)
Train via Valladolid4h 35m
€38($38)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 35m
€100($100)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€35($35)
twice daily363km (226 miles)
Bus via León5h 30m
€46($46)
twice a week419km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand345km (214 miles)

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Airports near Santander

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

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander