There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Cacabelos by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Cacabelosbus ALSA - Leon-Villf
7h 5m€30–65Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain 37072 / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
7h 8m€58–88Drive 350.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Cacabeloscar 350.6 km
4h 14m€56–80
Santander to Cacabelos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Cacabelos via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Santander and Cacabelos is 395 km. The road distance is 350.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Cacabelos without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santander to Cacabelos, including transfers.
Santander to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Cacabelos is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cacabelos, Castille and León, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Cacabelos via Leon in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Cacabelos via Palencia, Ponferrada, and Ponferrada in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Cacabelos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cacabelos is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Santander to Cacabelos.
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