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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Colmenar is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Colmenar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Colmenar?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Colmenar. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Colmenar Plaza via Burgos and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Santander to Colmenar?

The distance between Santander and Colmenar is 802 km. The road distance is 873.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Colmenar without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Santander to Colmenar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Colmenar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Colmenar?

The best way to get from Santander to Colmenar is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgos, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Santander to Colmenar bus arrive?

Santander to Colmenar bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.

Can I drive from Santander to Colmenar?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Colmenar is 873 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Santander to Colmenar.

Where can I stay near Colmenar?

There are 6747+ hotels available in Colmenar.

Santander to Colmenar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Colmenar by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)SDR - AGP
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Colmenar Plaza
5h 14m
€81–298
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BIO - AGP
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Colmenar Plaza
7h
€41–149
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
9h 32m
€62–197
Bus via Burgos
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to BurgosAlsa
2. Take the bus from Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de MálagaAlsa
16h 12m
€82–139
Drive 873.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Colmenar873.1 km
10h
€139–200
Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly to Málaga Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)OVD - AGP
8h 36m
€66–222
Fly Santander Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)SDR - GRX
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga
8h 23m
€98–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to MálagaIrun
18h 29m
€56–107

Santander to Colmenar by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Colmenar, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Colmenar Plaza via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Malaga Maria Zambrano, and Malaga in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Colmenar Plaza via Burgos and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 16h 12m.

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