There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Candás by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixónbus ALSA - Bil--Gij / ...
3h 59m€20–32Train (Renfe)
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéutrain
6h 32m€19–43Drive 188 km
- Drive from Santander to Candáscar 188 km
2h 3m€29–42Train via Palencia (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Gijontrain Alv / ...
6h 45m€57–105
Santander to Candás by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Candás is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Candás is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Candás. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at [CANDÁS] Pedro Herrero [CTA 06473] via Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Candás. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Oviedo/Uviéu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Santander and Candás is 239 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Candás without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Santander to Candás, including transfers.
Santander to Candás bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Candás train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Candás is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Candás, 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 Oviedo/Uviéu twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Gijon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Palencia to Gijon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Candás bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Santander to Candás train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Oviedo/Uviéu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Candás is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Santander to Candás.
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