The cheapest and fastest buses from Palencia to Santander
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
7
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palencia to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palencia to Santander will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 7 buses that leave Palencia for Santander on Thu, Nov 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palencia to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 172 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Palencia to Santander bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 2h30 | 1:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palencia to Santander
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 07:20 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Palencia to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Palencia to Santander with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Palencia to Santander

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santander, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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