There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Astorga by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Astorgatrain Alv / ...
4h 54m€48–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Astorgabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
5h 14m€27–42Drive 307.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Astorgacar 307.3 km
3h 2m€49–70
Santander to Astorga by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Astorga is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Astorga is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Astorga. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Astorga via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Astorga. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Astorga via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Santander and Astorga is 380 km. The road distance is 307.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Astorga without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Santander to Astorga, including transfers.
Santander to Astorga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Astorga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Astorga is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Astorga, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Astorga via Palencia in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Astorga via Leon in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Astorga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Astorga
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Astorga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Astorga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Astorga is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Santander to Astorga.
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