There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Atapuerca by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Atapuerca is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Atapuerca is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €26 - €40.
The distance between Santander and Atapuerca is 188 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Atapuerca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Santander to Atapuerca, including transfers.
The best way to get from Santander to Atapuerca is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Atapuerca is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Santander to Atapuerca.
There are 430+ hotels available in Atapuerca.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Atapuerca, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Burgos every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Atapuerca via Palencia and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 4h 15m.
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- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–27
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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