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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cacabelos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Cacabelos via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Santander to Cacabelos?

The distance between Santander and Cacabelos is 465 km. The road distance is 350.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cacabelos without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Santander to Cacabelos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cacabelos bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Cacabelos?

The best way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Santander to Cacabelos bus arrive?

Santander to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.

Can I drive from Santander to Cacabelos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cacabelos is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Santander to Cacabelos.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Cacabelos?

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Where can I stay near Cacabelos?

There are 164+ hotels available in Cacabelos.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Cacabelos by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
6h 58m
€52–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Leonbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Leon to Cacabelosbus ALSA - Leon-Villf
7h 5m
€32–65
Drive 350.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Cacabeloscar 350.6 km
4h 14m
€55–79

Santander to Cacabelos by train, foot, and bus (Renfe)

22Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Cacabelos.

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Distance: 464.8 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cacabelos, Castille and León, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Cacabelos via Palencia, Ponferrada, and Ponferrada in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Cacabelos via Leon in around 7h 5m.

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