What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Las Médulas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Las Médulas. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Las Médulas via Leon, Ponferrada and Carucedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Santander to Las Médulas?

The distance between Santander and Las Médulas is 474 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Las Médulas without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Las Médulas without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Las Médulas?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Santander to Las Médulas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Las Médulas bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Las Médulas?

The best way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Santander to Las Médulas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Las Médulas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Las Médulas is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Santander to Las Médulas.

Where can I stay near Las Médulas?

There are 258+ hotels available in Las Médulas.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Las Médulas by train (Renfe), bus, 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.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to PalenciaAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Palencia to PonferradaAlv / ...
6h 30m
€91–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LeonAlsa
2. Take the bus from Leon to PonferradaALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
9h 19m
€39–66
Drive 369.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Las Médulas369.3 km
4h 27m
€59–85

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 474.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Las Médulas, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Las Médulas via Palencia and Ponferrada in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Las Médulas via Leon, Ponferrada, and Carucedo in around 9h 19m.

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