Travelling to Santander

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Best day trips from Santander

The most popular day trips from Santander are Bilbao, Torrelavega, Reinosa, Oviedo and Gijón. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Santander on Omio.

A view of Bilbao

Day trip from Santander to Bilbao

Why visit Bilbao for the day?

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.

How to get from Santander to Bilbao?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Bilbao 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 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.

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A view of Torrelavega

Day trip from Santander to Torrelavega

Why visit Torrelavega for the day?

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.

How to get from Santander to Torrelavega?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Torrelavega among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £2.

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A view of Reinosa

Day trip from Santander to Reinosa

Why visit Reinosa for the day?

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.

How to get from Santander to Reinosa?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Reinosa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £8.

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A view of Oviedo

Day trip from Santander to Oviedo

Why visit Oviedo for the day?

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.

How to get from Santander to Oviedo?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Oviedo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.

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A view of Gijón

Day trip from Santander to Gijón

Why visit Gijón for the day?

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.

How to get from Santander to Gijón?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Gijón among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £257.

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