There are 5 ways to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Leonbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Le-Oso-Std
6h 35m€33–51Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
7h 26m€59–99Drive 361.7 km
- Drive from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santandercar 361.7 km
4h 14m€57–82Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Oviedobus Alsa
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Santanderbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 54m€37–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Oviedobus Alsa
- Take the train from Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station to Santandertrain
10h 39m€37–75
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander. However, there are services departing from Villafranca Del Bierzo and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Villafranca del Bierzo and Santander is 401 km. The road distance is 361.7 km.
The best way to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander, including transfers.
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Villafranca Del Bierzo station.
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Leon in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander via Ponferrada - Av. del Castillo, Ponferrada, and Palencia in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Oviedo/Uviéu Train Station to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Villafranca Del Bierzo to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Oviedo to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santander.
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