There are 3 ways to get from Astorga to Santander by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Astorga to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
4h 58m€26–59Bus
- Take the bus from Astorga to Leonbus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
5h 25m€31–50Drive 308.3 km
- Drive from Astorga to Santandercar 308.3 km
3h 5m€48–69
Astorga to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astorga to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Astorga to Santander is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Astorga to Santander. However, there are services departing from Astorga and arriving at Santander E.A. via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Astorga to Santander. However, there are services departing from Astorga and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Astorga and Santander is 380 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Astorga to Santander without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €26 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Astorga to Santander, including transfers.
Astorga to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Astorga station.
Astorga to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Astorga station.
The best way to get from Astorga to Santander is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Astorga, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a train from Astorga to Santander via Palencia in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Astorga to Santander E.A. via Leon in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Astorga to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Astorga to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Astorga to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Astorga to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astorga to Santander is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Astorga to Santander.
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