There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Las Médulas by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
6h 9m€97–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
9h 19m€35–53Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Gij-Pont / ...
8h 39m€38–63Drive 369.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Las Médulascar 369.3 km
4h 27m€59–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Las Médulas. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Las Médulas via Oviedo, Ponferrada and Carucedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Las Médulas. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Santander and Las Médulas is 474 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Las Médulas without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Santander to Las Médulas, including transfers.
Santander to Las Médulas bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Las Médulas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Las Médulas is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Oviedo, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Las Médulas, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Las Médulas via Palencia and Ponferrada in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Las Médulas via Oviedo, Ponferrada, and Carucedo in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Oviedo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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 Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Las Médulas bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Oviedo station.
Santander to Las Médulas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Las Médulas is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Santander to Las Médulas.
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