Bus transfer from Santander airport to Oviedo

[Darragh3281]

Hi folks, planning my second Camino - the Primitivo, flying into Santander at 9am Sunday 23rd of
June. I was wondering if anyone has any experience of travelling to Oviedo from Santander airport?

As someone new to travelling in Spain by bus, what bus company/online bus site do you use??

Thanks

 

[Flog]

There's a regular shuttle from the airport to the bus station in Santander. From there, ALSA run a direct bus to Oviedo, it takes a couple of hours. You won't be able to book this far out, but leave it until a month before, and you can buy the ticket online. You can usually buy on the day but some routes  do sell out, so best to get it in advance.

 

[Corned Beef]

If you are not in a rush, you can take the train from Santander to Oviedo. Take 5 1/2 hours. You can't buy tickets online, you just pick them up at Santander station. Two trains a day which allows you a scenic tour of the Asturias.

 

[Darragh3281]

There's a regular shuttle from the airport to the bus station in Santander. From there, ALSA run a direct bus to Oviedo, it takes a couple of hours. You won't be able to book this far out, but leave it until a month before, and you can buy the ticket online. You can usually buy on the day but some routes  do sell out, so best to get it in advance.

Thanks, I read somewhere that there was a bus from the airport to Oviedo not sure if this is the case.

 

[Darragh3281]

If you are not in a rush, you can take the train from Santander to Oviedo. Take 5 1/2 hours. You can't buy tickets online, you just pick them up at Santander station. Two trains a day which allows you a scenic tour of the Asturias.

Thanks for reply, the train sounds lovely and I do prefer trains, but time is an issue

 

[Flog]

All buses from the airport stop at the bus station anyway, as it's a major transport hub. When you're buying your ticket, it might show you both options. You might have to get off one and onto another one, but it's easy enough.

I'm not sure how many separate journeys the FEVE train would take to Oviedo. It's a delightful trip to make but I don't think it's continuous. I imagine straight off the plane, you want to just get where you're going. Either way, don't sweat it... get your ticket in a few months..

 

[Darragh3281]

All buses from the airport stop at the bus station anyway, as it's a major transport hub. When you're buying your ticket, it might show you both options. You might have to get off one and onto another one, but it's easy enough.

I'm not sure how many separate journeys the FEVE train would take to Oviedo. It's a delightful trip to make but I don't think it's continuous. I imagine straight off the plane, you want to just get where you're going. Either way, don't sweat it... get your ticket in a few months..

Great thank you, looking forward it.

 

[El Cascayal]

A Quick Look on Rome2Rio shows frequent ALSA bus trips from the Santander bus station to Oviedo. Bus = 2h 15 minutes. Train is nearly 5 and 1/2 hours.
The airport is 5 km from the bus station with frequent local bus access trip duration about 15 minutes. Taxi too.
Buen Camino!

 

[Darragh3281]

A Quick Look on Rome2Rio shows frequent ALSA bus trips from the Santander bus station to Oviedo. Bus = 2h 15 minutes. Train is nearly 5 and 1/2 hours.
The airport is 5 km from the bus station with frequent local bus access trip duration about 15 minutes. Taxi too.
Buen Camino!

Great thanks for that, I’ll be using Rome2Rio for my transport info in future

 

[Tia Valeria]

Hi folks, planning my second Camino - the Primitivo, flying into Santander at 9am Sunday 23rd of
June. I was wondering if anyone has any experience of travelling to Oviedo from Santander airport?

As someone new to travelling in Spain by bus, what bus company/online bus site do you use??

Thanks

Looking at the time you arrive the bus is probably best as the morning train leaves at about the time you arrive. The afternoon train leaves at around 16.00 so might be good if there is no convenient bus on a Sunday. The bus and train station are only a few metres apart so easy to access both together if needed.
Buen Camino

 

[Darragh3281]

Looking at the time you arrive the bus is probably best as the morning train leaves at about the time you arrive. The afternoon train leaves at around 16.00 so might be good if there is no convenient bus on a Sunday. The bus and train station are only a few metres apart so easy to access both together if needed.
Buen Camino

Thank you bus is looking to be the best bet.

 

[Juantxo]

You have 2 options.
First one is to get from Santander airport to center, all the details here (Hicantabria)
Then you have a couple of choices:
- Bus from Santander to Oviedo with ALSA, details here (ALSA)
- A long RENFE train, slower but maybe you can enjoy the ride, not recommended but just in case details here (RENFE)


Also you might check BlaBlaCar as a third option.