There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Riaño by train (Renfe), bus, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Mataporqueratrain Re
- Take the train from Mataporquera to Guardo Apeaderotrain C4
4h 35m€53–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Llanesbus ALSA - Bil--Gij / ...
- Take the bus from Llanes to Riañobus Alsa
4h 50m€18–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Llanestrain
- Take the bus from Llanes to Riañobus Alsa
5h 50m€23–35Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Santander to Riañocar 161.2 km
2h 7m€26–37
Santander to Riaño by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Riaño is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Riaño is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Riaño. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Riaño via Llanes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Riaño. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Guardo Apeadero via Mataporquera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Santander and Riaño is 205 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Riaño without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Santander to Riaño, including transfers.
Santander to Riaño bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Riaño train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Riaño is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Riaño, Castille and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Riaño via Mataporquera and Guardo Apeadero in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Riaño via Llanes in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Llanes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Mataporquera to Guardo Apeadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–17
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Llanes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Llanes to Riaño
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Llanes to Riaño
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Riaño bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Llanes station.
Santander to Riaño train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Mataporquera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Riaño is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Santander to Riaño.
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