There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Villafranca Del Bierzobus ALSA - Gij-Cña / ...
6h 35m€34–48Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
7h 12m€59–95Drive 363.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzocar 363.3 km
4h 15m€57–83Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Villafranca Del Bierzobus ALSA - Gij-Cña
6h 50m€38–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu Train Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Villafranca Del Bierzobus ALSA - Gij-Cña
10h 24m€37–70
Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Villafranca Del Bierzo via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Santander and Villafranca del Bierzo is 401 km. The road distance is 363.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo, including transfers.
Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Villafranca Del Bierzo via Leon in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo via Palencia, Ponferrada, and Ponferrada - Av. del Castillo in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- 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
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Oviedo to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Oviedo to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Santander to Villafranca del Bierzo.
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