There are 4 ways to get from Santander to L'Arena by bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to AvilésAlsa
4h 52m€19–36Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station
- Take the train from Oviedo to San EstebanC7
7h 57m€19–22Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Santander to L'Arena217.8 km
2h 14m€35–50Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to OviedoAlsa
5h 3m€19–52
Santander to L'Arena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to L'Arena is to train which costs €18 - €22 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to L'Arena is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to L'Arena. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at [ARENA, L'|San Juan de la Arena] L'Arena - El Muro [CTA 02923] via [AVILÉS] Estación Bus Avilés [CTA 00161]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to L'Arena. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at San Esteban via Oviedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Santander and L'Arena is 268 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to L'Arena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Santander to L'Arena, including transfers.
Santander to L'Arena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to L'Arena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to L'Arena is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €22 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and L'Arena, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Avilés twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to San Esteban via Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station and Oviedo in around 7h 57m.
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- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
- Schedules at
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am/horarios
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Oviedo to San Esteban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- 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 Avilés
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to L'Arena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Avilés station.
Santander to L'Arena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to L'Arena is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Santander to L'Arena.
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