There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Asturias by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixónbus ALSA - Bil--Gij / ...
3h 20m€19–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to Gijón174.6 km
2h 11m€8–15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to El Berróntrain
5h 58m€17–38Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Gijóncar 175.1 km
1h 48m€29–42
Santander to Asturias by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Asturias is to rideshare which costs €8 - €15 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Asturias is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Asturias. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Gijón-Sanz Crespo via El Berrón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Santander and Asturias is 226 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Asturias without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €19 - €30.
The bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Gijón/Xixón Bus Station takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Santander to Asturias bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de 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 which takes 3h 20m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Asturias, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to El Berrón twice daily. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to El Berrón
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Santander to Gijón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Asturias bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Santander to Asturias train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Berrón 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.