There are 3 ways to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Santillana del Mar to Palencia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santillana del Mar to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Santillana Del Mar and arriving at Palencia via Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Santillana del Mar to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Torrelavega and arriving at Palencia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Santillana del Mar and Palencia is 196 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia, including transfers.
Santillana del Mar to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Torrelavega station.
Santillana del Mar to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Torrelavega station.
The best way to get from Santillana del Mar to Palencia is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Santillana del Mar, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Torrelavega to Palencia every 2 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Torrelavega to Palencia twice daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Torrelavega to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Torrelavega to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santillana del Mar to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Santillana del Mar to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santillana del Mar to Palencia is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Santillana del Mar to Palencia.
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