There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Molinaseca by train (Renfe), bus, train, 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 5m€73–103Bus
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 / ...
6h 53m€49–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 30m€54–78Drive 354.9 km
- Drive from Santander to Molinasecacar 354.9 km
4h 1m€58–84
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Molinaseca is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Molinaseca is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Molinaseca. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Molinaseca. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Santander and Molinaseca is 459 km. The road distance is 354.9 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Molinaseca without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Santander to Molinaseca, including transfers.
Santander to Molinaseca bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Molinaseca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Molinaseca is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Molinaseca, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Molinaseca via Palencia and Ponferrada in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Molinaseca via Leon and Ponferrada in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Molinaseca bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Molinaseca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Molinaseca is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Santander to Molinaseca.
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