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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santoña to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 28 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Santoña to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santoña to Santander:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santoña to Santander costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 42m 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 Santoña by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Santoña to Santander is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus 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 bus from Santander on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Santander easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santoña to Santander.
This is compared to other travel options from Santoña to Santander:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santoña to Santander costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santoña and Santander as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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