There are 5 ways to get from Asturias to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Gij--Bil / ...
2h 45m€18–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gijón to Santander174.2 km
2h 13m€9–14Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from El Berrón to Santandertrain
6h 47m€18–45Bus via Plaza Primo Rivera
- Take the bus from [GIJÓN/XIXÓN] 17 de Agosto 4 - Begoña [CTA 02552] to Plaza Primo Riverabus Gij
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Santanderbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 33m€20–34Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Gijón to Santandercar 175.5 km
1h 50m€28–41
Asturias to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asturias to Santander is to rideshare which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Asturias to Santander is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Asturias to Santander. However, there are services departing from Gijón-Sanz Crespo and arriving at Santander via El Berrón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Asturias and Santander is 222 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Asturias to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €18 - €27.
The bus from Gijón/Xixón Bus Station to Estación de autobuses de Santander takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Asturias to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Asturias to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Berrón station.
The best way to get from Asturias to Santander is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Asturias, Spain and Santander, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Estación de autobuses de Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from El Berrón to Santander twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from El Berrón to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from [GIJÓN/XIXÓN] 17 de Agosto 4 - Begoña [CTA 02552] to Plaza Primo Rivera
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Oviedo to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gijón to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Asturias to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Asturias to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asturias to Santander is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Asturias to Santander.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Asturias and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.