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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a flight costs an average of £267.
Distance: 472 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £267 Average Price | £100 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Santander:
A coach is £222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Santander costing on average £267.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £56. The journey takes 11h 39m versus 5h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Santander from Porto by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Porto to Santander is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Santander are Torrelavega, Bilbao, Reinosa, Oviedo and Gijón. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Santander on Omio.
Torrelavega is a busy Cantabrian market city known for its fairs, trading history and practical local character. Near the Green Coast and Altamira, it feels more rooted in everyday life than in grand sightseeing.
Bilbao is known for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and its blend of industrial heritage with contemporary design. Along the river, Basque culture shapes the city’s food, architecture and lively old quarter.
Reinosa is a small city in southern Cantabria, known for its arcaded centre and mountain-town character. Near the Ebro reservoir and the Campoo valley, it feels practical and local, with strong ties to winter sport and rural traditions.
Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, is known for its tidy old town, cider culture and pre-Romanesque heritage. Elegant squares, pedestrian streets and a strong food scene give it a calm, cultured feel.
Gijón is an Asturian coastal city known for cider culture, maritime heritage and Playa de San Lorenzo. Its old quarter, Cimavilla, gives it a historic feel, while the seafront and food scene keep the atmosphere lively.
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Santander:
A coach is £222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Santander costing on average £267.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Santander as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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