There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Cistierna by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Mataporqueratrain Re
- Take the train from Mataporquera to Cistiernatrain C4
5h 6m€22–46Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Cistiernabus ALSA - Leon-Riaño / ...
5h 42m€28–40Drive 187.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Cistiernacar 187.6 km
2h 31m€30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Llanestrain
- Take the bus from Llanes to Cistiernabus Alsa
7h 5m€25–38
Santander to Cistierna by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cistierna is to train which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Cistierna is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cistierna. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Cistierna via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cistierna. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cistierna via Mataporquera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Santander and Cistierna is 209 km. The road distance is 187.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Cistierna without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Santander to Cistierna, including transfers.
Santander to Cistierna bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Cistierna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Cistierna is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cistierna, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Cistierna via Mataporquera in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Cistierna via Leon in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Llanes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Mataporquera to Cistierna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- 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
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Cistierna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Llanes to Cistierna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Cistierna bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Cistierna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Mataporquera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cistierna is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Santander to Cistierna.
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