There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Zalla by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Artzentalestrain
3h 41m€22–32Drive 92.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Santander to Zallacar 92.7 km
1h 12m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Mimetizbus A0651
3h 42m€25–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zalla is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Zalla is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zalla. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at La Llana via Bilbao Intermodal and Mimetiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zalla. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Mimetiz via Artzentales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Santander and Zalla is 96 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Zalla without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Santander to Zalla, including transfers.
Santander to Zalla bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Zalla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Zalla is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Zalla, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Artzentales 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Zalla via Bilbao Intermodal, Mimetiz, and La Llana in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Artzentales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Zalla bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Zalla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Artzentales station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zalla is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Santander to Zalla.
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