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Compare train and bus for Santander to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€19 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Santander to Burgos
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Burgos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Burgos:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Burgos costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Burgos
How to get from Santander to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Burgos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:30 PM 2h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:30 PM 2h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Normal3:30 PM 2h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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180654:29 PM 5h13 Santander station 9:42 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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180617:14 AM 6h03 Santander station 1:17 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
37072 · 180617:05 AM 6h12 Santander station 1:17 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal10:30 AM 3h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 1:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy12:45 AM 2h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 3:15 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy3:30 PM 2h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Burgos:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Burgos costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Burgos as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Burgos by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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