The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Palencia
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Palencia will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 7 buses that leave Santander for Palencia every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 1 h 40 m .
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 coach 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 coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 172 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £14 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
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Palencia coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 15:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 18:00 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
Normal | 08:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 10:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Palencia
Buses from Santander to Palencia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
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 £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santander to Palencia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Palencia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palencia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 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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