There are 7 ways to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, car, train, or plane
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Bus via Oviedo
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Oviedobus Alsa
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Santanderbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 24m€34–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
7h 30m€33–49Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
6h 43m€58–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ponferrada to Santander-SDR353.8 km
3h 48mDrive 353.8 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR)car 353.8 km
3h 48m€56–80Train, fly
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Vigo Urzaiztrain
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane VGO - SDR
7h 20m€140–347Train, bus
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
6h 59m€39–60
Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR). However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander via Oviedo and Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR). However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Santander Airport (SDR) is 404 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) without a car is to bus via Oviedo which takes 6h 24m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR), including transfers.
Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) is to bus via Oviedo which takes 6h 24m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Santander Airport (SDR), Spain?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander via Oviedo, Santander, and Estación de autobuses de Santander in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander via Palencia, Santander, and Estación de autobuses de Santander in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Vigo to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Vigo Urzaiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Oviedo to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ponferrada to Santander-SDR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Oviedo station.
Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR) is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ponferrada to Santander Airport (SDR).
There are 2629+ hotels available in Santander Airport (SDR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and Santander Airport (SDR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















