There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Burgos by bus, train, 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.
Santander to Burgos by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Burgos is to rideshare which costs €8 - €17 and takes 2h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Santander to Burgos is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander and arriving at Burgos. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Burgos. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Burgos Rosa De Lima via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Santander and Burgos is 125 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Burgos without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
The bus from Santander to Burgos takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Santander to Burgos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Burgos is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.
- Distance: 125.2 km
- Duration: 2h 40m
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Burgos, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Santander to Burgos once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €50 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Burgos via Palencia in around 4h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Santander to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Santander to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Book at
- blablacar.es
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guideWhat are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
A simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.
Read the travel guideIs ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Don't have a car, or can't get there on public transportation? This carpooling platform could be your answer.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Santander to Burgos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.
Santander to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Burgos is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Santander to Burgos.
Book your Santander to Burgos train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Santander to Burgos bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 295+ hotels available in Burgos. Prices start at €25 per night.