There are 4 ways to get from Gijón to Santander (Station) by bus, train (Renfe), car, or rideshare
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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 / ...
3h 15m€19–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gijón to Santander174.2 km
2h 19m€9–15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Gijon to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 59m€62–109Drive 174.4 km
- Drive from Gijón to Santander (Station)car 174.4 km
1h 50m€29–42
Gijón to Santander (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gijón to Santander (Station) is to rideshare which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gijón to Santander (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Gijón to Santander (Station). However, there are services departing from Gijon and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Gijón and Santander (Station) is 228 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.
The best way to get from Gijón to Santander (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €19 - €30.
The bus from Gijón/Xixón Bus Station to Estación de autobuses de Santander takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Gijón to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Gijón to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Gijon station.
The best way to get from Gijón to Santander (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Gijón, Spain and Santander (Station), Cantabria, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Estación de autobuses de Santander 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gijon to Santander via Palencia in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Gijon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Gijon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Gijón to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Gijón to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Gijón to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gijón to Santander (Station) is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Gijón to Santander (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gijón and Santander (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.