There are 6 ways to get from Ávila to Cantabria by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Avila to Valladolidtrain 18005 / ...
- Take the train from Valladolid to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 19m€48–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avila to Valladolidbus ALSA - Avil-Len
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus Alsa / ...
6h€31–51Drive 363.8 km
- Drive from Ávila to Santandercar 363.8 km
4h 2m€57–83Train, fly to Santander Airport
- Take the train from Avila to Madrid-Principe Piotrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
4h 53m€85–261Train via Villamuriel de Cerrato (Renfe)
- Take the train from Avila to Venta De Banostrain 18063 / ...
- Take the train from Venta De Banos to Santandertrain Re
6h 25m€51–80Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Avila to Madrid-Principe Piotrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
5h 48m€53–181
Ávila to Cantabria by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ávila to Cantabria is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Ávila to Cantabria is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ávila to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Avila and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Ávila to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Avila and arriving at Santander via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Ávila and Cantabria is 406 km. The road distance is 363.8 km.
The best way to get from Ávila to Cantabria without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ávila to Cantabria, including transfers.
Ávila to Cantabria bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avila station.
Ávila to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Avila station.
The best way to get from Ávila to Cantabria is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Ávila, Spain and Cantabria, Spain?
You can take a train from Avila to Santander via Valladolid in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avila to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Valladolid in around 6h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avila to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valladolid to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avila to Madrid-Principe Pio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avila to Venta De Banos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Venta De Banos to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avila to Madrid-Principe Pio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Avila to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Valladolid to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ávila to Cantabria bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valladolid station.
Ávila to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valladolid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ávila to Cantabria is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ávila to Cantabria.
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