What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to bus and train which costs €9 - €24 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Balmaseda?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Balmaseda. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Institutua/Instituto via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Balmaseda?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Balmaseda. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Balmaseda via Zalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Santander to Balmaseda?

The distance between Santander and Balmaseda is 97 km. The road distance is 94 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Balmaseda without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Balmaseda without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €9 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Balmaseda?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Santander to Balmaseda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Balmaseda bus from?

Santander to Balmaseda bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Balmaseda train from?

Santander to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Balmaseda?

The best way to get from Santander to Balmaseda is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €9 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €20 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Santander to Balmaseda bus arrive?

Santander to Balmaseda bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Balmaseda train arrive?

Santander to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Mimetiz station.

Can I drive from Santander to Balmaseda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Balmaseda is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santander to Balmaseda.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Balmaseda?

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Where can I stay near Balmaseda?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Balmaseda.

Santander to Balmaseda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Balmaseda by train (Renfe), bus, train, or car

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Mimetiztrain
3h 11m
€10–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the train from Ametzola to Balmasedatrain C4
3h 12m
€10–23
Drive 94 km
1. Drive from Santander to Balmasedacar 94 km
1h 14m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Institutua/Institutobus A0651
3h 24m
€10–19

Santander to Balmaseda by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 97.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Balmaseda, Basque Country, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Mimetiz 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Institutua/Instituto via Bilbao Intermodal in around 3h 24m.

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