What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Balmaseda?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Balmaseda. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Institutua/Instituto via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Santander to Balmaseda?

The distance between Santander and Balmaseda is 129 km. The road distance is 94 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Balmaseda without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Balmaseda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €9 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Santander to Balmaseda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Balmaseda bus from?

Santander to Balmaseda bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Train or bus from Santander to Balmaseda?

The best way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Santander to Balmaseda bus arrive?

Santander to Balmaseda bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Santander to Balmaseda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Balmaseda is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santander to Balmaseda.

Where can I stay near Balmaseda?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Balmaseda.

Santander to Balmaseda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Balmaseda by bus, train (Renfe), 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
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Institutua/InstitutoA0651
2h 48m
€9–18
Train (Renfe)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Mimetiz
2h 58m
€7–11
Drive 94 km
1. Drive from Santander to Balmaseda94 km
1h 14m
€15–22

Santander to Balmaseda by bus

141Weekly Buses

2h 48mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.6 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Balmaseda, Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Institutua/Instituto via Bilbao Intermodal in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve operates a train from Santander to Mimetiz 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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