There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar by train (Renfe), train, bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Torrelavegatrain Alv / ...
5h 47m€66–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Torrelavegabus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
7h 30m€31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Torrelavegabus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
7h 4m€37–55Drive 326.2 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Santillana del Marcar 326.2 km
3h 47m€51–74
Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Santillana Del Mar via Leon and Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Torrelavega via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Santillana del Mar is 433 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Santillana del Mar, Spain?
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar via Palencia and Torrelavega in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Santillana Del Mar via Leon and Torrelavega in around 7h 30m.
- 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 Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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 Leon to Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- 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 Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ponferrada to Santillana del Mar.
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