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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Parla is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Parla is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Parla?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Parla. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Parla via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Santander to Parla?

The distance between Santander and Parla is 473 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Parla without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Santander to Parla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Parla train from?

Santander to Parla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Parla?

The best way to get from Santander to Parla is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Santander to Parla train arrive?

Santander to Parla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Parla?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Parla is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Santander to Parla.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Parla?

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Where can I stay near Parla?

There are 5039+ hotels available in Parla.

Santander to Parla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Parla by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
5h 1m
€41–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
6h 47m
€35–81
Drive 415.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Parla415.2 km
5h 3m
€66–95
Fly from Santander Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)SDR - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Parla
3h 32m
€52–279
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BIO - MAD
5h 20m
€43–163

Santander to Parla by train (Renfe)

12Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.3 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Parla, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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