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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £324.
Distance: 528 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£32 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £324 Average Price | £102 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Valencia to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Santander:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Santander costing on average £32.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santander costing on average £324.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Coach takes on average 10h 28m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £70. The journey takes 9h 58m versus 6h 43m 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 Valencia by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Valencia 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.
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 Valencia to Santander.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Santander:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Santander costing on average £32.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santander costing on average £324.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Coach takes on average 10h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Santander as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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