There are 3 ways to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Palencia to Santillana del Mar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Palencia to Santillana del Mar. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Santillana Del Mar via Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Santillana del Mar. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Torrelavega via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Palencia and Santillana del Mar is 196 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar, including transfers.
Palencia to Santillana del Mar bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Santillana del Mar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Santillana del Mar is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Santillana del Mar, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Palencia to Torrelavega every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Palencia to Torrelavega twice daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Palencia to Santillana del Mar bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Torrelavega station.
Palencia to Santillana del Mar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Torrelavega station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Santillana del Mar is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Palencia to Santillana del Mar.
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