What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to El Costal?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to El Costal is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to El Costal?

The fastest way to get from Santander to El Costal is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and El Costal?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to El Costal. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Calga via Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Santander to El Costal?

The distance between Santander and El Costal is 61 km. The road distance is 55.3 km.

How do I travel from Santander to El Costal without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to El Costal without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €7.

How long does it take to get from Santander to El Costal?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Santander to El Costal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to El Costal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to El Costal?

The best way to get from Santander to El Costal is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Santander to El Costal bus arrive?

Santander to El Costal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Torrelavega station.

Can I drive from Santander to El Costal?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to El Costal is 55 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Santander to El Costal.

Where can I stay near El Costal?

There are 679+ hotels available in El Costal.

Santander to El Costal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Santander to El Costal by train (Renfe), bus, car, or taxi

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Arenas De IguñaC1
2h 6m
€7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to TorrelavegaALSA - Sde-Tvg Au / ...
2. Take the bus from Torrelavega to Calga
2h 55m
€6
Drive 55.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to El Costal55.3 km
46 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santander to El Costal55.3 km
46 min
€120–150

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Distance: 61 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and El Costal, Cantabria, Spain?

Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Santander to Arenas De Iguña every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Calga via Torrelavega in around 2h 55m.

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