Palencia to Santander transfer
Palencia to Santander: from 242,26 € VAT included, 199.8 km and 138 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 242,26 €
- Distance
- 199.8 km
- Duration
- 138 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Palencia (Palencia) to Santander covers around 199.8 kilometres and takes about 138 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Palencia compared with other starting points
Of the 3 starting points we publish a price from to Santander, Palencia ranks 2 by distance, between Aguilar de Campoo (104.1 km), the closest, and Venta de Baños (210.6 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 172 km to the north; by road it is 199.8 km, 16% more, and the price works out at 1,21 € per kilometre.
- Venta de Baños → Santander (10 km from Palencia): 144 min, from 253,87 €.
Palencia is in Palencia capital. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
The A-62 links Palencia with Valladolid to the south and Burgos to the east; the A-67 climbs past Aguilar de Campoo and Reinosa to Santander; for León the route takes the A-67 up to the A-231, the Camino de Santiago motorway. By rail, Palencia and Venta de Baños connect with Madrid, León, Asturias, Burgos and Santander.
Santander, seen from Palencia
Santander lies to the north on the A-67, via Aguilar de Campoo and Reinosa. For the Montaña Palentina it is the natural route to the sea, to Santander airport and to the ferry, and in summer it is one of the most requested trips.
When demand peaks
- Summer in the Montaña Palentina (June to September): In summer tourism rises in the north of the province — reservoirs, Romanesque churches, the natural park — and traffic grows on the A-67 towards Cantabria. At weekends visits mix with trips to Santander.
Tip: If you are a pilgrim needing to skip a stage, give the hostel or exact spot on the Camino for pickup and how many backpacks you have.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Palencia to Santander?
The trip is about 199.8 km and takes roughly 138 minutes in normal traffic.
How much is the transfer from Palencia to Santander?
From 242,26 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Palencia to Santander?
From Palencia to Santander you head north: 172 km as the crow flies and 199.8 km by road, about 138 minutes without traffic. The A-62 links Palencia with Valladolid to the south and Burgos to the east; the A-67 climbs past Aguilar de Campoo and Reinosa to Santander; for León the route takes the A-67 up to the A-231, the Camino de Santiago motorway. By rail, Palencia and Venta de Baños connect with Madrid, León, Asturias, Burgos and Santander.
What should I know about Santander when leaving from Palencia?
Santander lies to the north on the A-67, via Aguilar de Campoo and Reinosa. For the Montaña Palentina it is the natural route to the sea, to Santander airport and to the ferry, and in summer it is one of the most requested trips.
When is demand highest for trips to Santander?
Summer in the Montaña Palentina (June to September): In summer tourism rises in the north of the province — reservoirs, Romanesque churches, the natural park — and traffic grows on the A-67 towards Cantabria. At weekends visits mix with trips to Santander.
What about from the towns next to Palencia to Santander?
The closest to Palencia with a published price to Santander are Venta de Baños (10 km away), from 253,87 €. From Palencia, 242,26 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Palencia and Valladolid airport or Barajas: which airport suits depending on the flight and the area, and why the Montaña Palentina looks to Santander first
Palencia has no airport of its own and the answer depends on two things: where you are flying and which area you leave from.
- Hotels and rural houses in the Montaña Palentina, on the Camino de Santiago and in Palencia: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by train at Palencia station or by air at Valladolid, Barajas or Santander
Accommodation in Palencia province takes in more and more guests without a car: they arrive by train at Palencia station, on the high-speed line from Madrid to León and Santander, or by air at Villanubla, Barajas or Santander, and from there is no public way to carry on to a rural house in the mountains, a hostel in Carrión or a hotel in the capital.
- Palencia to Madrid and Barajas: the train from Palencia station or a car with a driver along the A-62 and the A-6, when each one makes sense and how to reach the station from El Cerrato and the villages
From Palencia there are two sensible ways to reach Madrid: the train from Palencia station, on the high-speed line that runs down through Valladolid to Madrid-Chamartín, or a car with a driver along the A-62 to Valladolid and the A-6 from Tordesillas.