There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Guardo by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Aguilar De CampooAlsa
- Take the bus from Aguilar De Campoo to Guardo-Estacion De AutobusesAlsa
3h 24m€12–16Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to MataporqueraRe
- Take the train from Mataporquera to Guardo ApeaderoC4
4h 3m€13–20Drive 158.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Guardo158.3 km
2h 2m€25–36
Santander to Guardo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Guardo is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Guardo is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Guardo. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Guardo-Estacion De Autobuses via Aguilar De Campoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Guardo. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Guardo Apeadero via Mataporquera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Santander and Guardo is 165 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Guardo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Santander to Guardo, including transfers.
Santander to Guardo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Guardo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Guardo is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Guardo, Spain?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Guardo-Estacion De Autobuses via Aguilar De Campoo in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Guardo Apeadero via Mataporquera in around 4h 3m.
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- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Mataporquera to Guardo Apeadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Aguilar De Campoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Aguilar De Campoo to Guardo-Estacion De Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Guardo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Aguilar De Campoo station.
Santander to Guardo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Mataporquera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Guardo is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Santander to Guardo.
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