There are 3 ways to get from Cistierna to Santander by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Cistierna to Mataporqueratrain C4
- Take the train from Mataporquera to Santandertrain Re
5h 5m€23–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cistierna to Leonbus ALSA - Riaño-Leon / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
5h 42m€29–44Drive 187.8 km
- Drive from Cistierna to Santandercar 187.8 km
2h 33m€30–43
Cistierna to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cistierna to Santander is to train which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cistierna to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cistierna to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cistierna and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cistierna to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cistierna and arriving at Santander via Mataporquera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Cistierna and Santander is 209 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Cistierna to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Cistierna to Santander, including transfers.
Cistierna to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cistierna station.
Cistierna to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Cistierna station.
The best way to get from Cistierna to Santander is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Cistierna, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a train from Cistierna to Santander via Mataporquera in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cistierna to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Leon in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Cistierna to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Mataporquera to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cistierna to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Cistierna to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Cistierna to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Mataporquera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cistierna to Santander is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cistierna to Santander.
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