What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander is to bus via Toledo which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Santander E.A. via Méndez Álvaro and Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ciudad Real and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Santander via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to Santander?

The distance between Ciudad Real and Santander is 518 km. The road distance is 580.3 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to Santander?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ciudad Real to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Santander bus from?

Ciudad Real to Santander bus services, operated by AISA, depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Santander train from?

Ciudad Real to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to Santander?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Santander is to train via Madrid which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Santander bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to Santander bus services, operated by AISA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Santander train arrive?

Ciudad Real to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Santander is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Ciudad Real to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Ciudad Real to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1922+ hotels available in Santander.

Ciudad Real to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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.

Train, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)MAD - SDR
3h 45m
€74–322
Bus via Toledo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Toledo
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
3. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.
9h 35m
€47–105
Train via Madrid (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
6h 37m
€73–144
Drive 580.3 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Santander580.3 km
6h 50m
€92–133
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAD - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
6h 41m
€68–210
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid Chamartín17041
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
8h 22m
€74–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses607
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.Alsa
10h 10m

Ciudad Real to Santander by train (Renfe)

11Weekly Trains

6h 37mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Santander via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Santander E.A. via Toledo, Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica, Plaza Eliptica, Intercambiador Av América Metro, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 9h 35m.

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