The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Palencia
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Palencia 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 Santander for Palencia on Wed, Nov 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 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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Compare bus and train for Santander to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Palencia 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 30m. 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 €11.
Distance: 172 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m 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
Santander to Palencia bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 6:00 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Palencia
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Santander to PalenciaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Palencia with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Palencia

When departing from Santander, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, Santander and Santander, Estación de Autobuses. When arriving in Palencia, you can end your route in coach stations like Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, Palencia and Palencia, Estacion de autobuses, Av. Simon Nieto.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, which is located around 4.9 miles (7.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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