There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, car, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain 37072 / ...
2h 25m€27–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to Palencia199.3 km
2h 35m€11Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Palenciabus Alsa / ...
2h 30m€16–35Drive 199.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Palenciacar 199.5 km
2h 1m€32–46
Santander to Palencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Palencia is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Palencia is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Palencia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santander and arriving at Palencia. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Santander and Palencia is 213 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €27 - €45.
The train from Santander to Palencia takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Santander to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Palencia 5 times a day. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Palencia twice daily. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Santander to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Palencia is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Santander to Palencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Palencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.