There are 4 ways to get from Burgos to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgos to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
2h 30m€13–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Burgos to Santander153 km
2h 39m€8–15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
4h 8m€27–37Drive 154.2 km
- Drive from Burgos to Santandercar 154.2 km
2h 20m€24–35
Burgos to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burgos to Santander is to rideshare which costs €8 - €15 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Burgos to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €23 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgos and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Burgos to Santander. However, there are services departing from Burgos Rosa De Lima and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Burgos and Santander is 165 km. The road distance is 154.2 km.
The best way to get from Burgos to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €27.
The bus from Burgos to Santander E.A. takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Burgos to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Burgos station.
Burgos to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
The best way to get from Burgos to Santander is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Burgos, Spain and Santander, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Burgos to Santander E.A. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Santander via Palencia in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Burgos to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Burgos to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Burgos to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.
Burgos to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burgos to Santander is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Burgos to Santander.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burgos and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













