There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Asturias by bus, train, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Oviedo
best- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 41m€18–33Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to Gijón174.6 km
2h 11m€8–14Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Ribadesella/Ribeseyatrain
- Take the bus from [RIBADESELLA/RIBESEYA] Estación Bus Ribadesella [CTA 05161] to [GIJÓN/XIXÓN] La Costa 33 Avda - Begoña [CTA 01554]bus Gij
5h 29m€19–34Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixónbus Alsa / ...
3h 15m€18–29Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Gijontrain Alv / ...
5h 58m€62–111Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Gijóncar 175.1 km
1h 48m€28–40
Santander to Asturias by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Asturias is to rideshare which costs €8 - €14 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Asturias is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Asturias. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Gijon via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Santander and Asturias is 220 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Asturias without a car is to bus via Oviedo which takes 2h 41m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Santander to Asturias, including transfers.
Santander to Asturias bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Asturias train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Asturias is to bus via Oviedo which takes 2h 41m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Asturias, Spain?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Santander to Oviedo once daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Gijon via Palencia in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Ribadesella/Ribeseya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Gijon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Santander to Gijón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Asturias bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Oviedo station.
Santander to Asturias train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Asturias is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Santander to Asturias.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Asturias. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.