There are 3 ways to get from Atapuerca to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
3h 55m€30–43Drive 167.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Atapuerca to Santandercar 167.7 km
2h 27m€28–40Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
4h 24m€72–97
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atapuerca to Santander is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Atapuerca to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Atapuerca to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zalduendo and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Atapuerca to Santander. However, there are services departing from Burgos Rosa De Lima and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Atapuerca and Santander is 192 km. The road distance is 167.7 km.
The best way to get from Atapuerca to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Atapuerca to Santander, including transfers.
Atapuerca to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Atapuerca to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
The best way to get from Atapuerca to Santander is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Atapuerca, Spain and Santander, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atapuerca to Santander via Burgos Rosa De Lima and Palencia in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Atapuerca to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Atapuerca to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atapuerca to Santander is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Atapuerca to Santander.
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