Nearby Airports

San Vicente de la Barquera is easily accessible by air, with three major airports within reach:

• Bilbao Airport (BIO): Approximately 150 km (1 hour 37 minutes by car)
• Asturias (Oviedo) Airport (OVD): Approximately 150 km (1 hour 40 minutes by car)
• Santander Airport (SDR): Approximately 55 km (50 minutes by car)

All three airports offer convenient access to San Vicente de la Barquera, with options for car rental, taxis, or buses to reach your destination.

Directions to San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander, Bilbao, Madrid, and Oviedo, with car routes via high-level roads.

From Santander:

• By Car:
  • Distance: Approximately 55 km
  • Duration: Around 50 minutes
  • Route:
    1. Head west on the A-8 highway towards Oviedo.
    2. Continue on the A-8 and take the exit for San Vicente de la Barquera.
    3. Follow signs to the town center.
  • The drive offers scenic views of the coastline and mountains as you head towards San Vicente!
    
• By Bus: Direct buses operated by ALSA depart from Santander’s central bus station to San Vicente de la Barquera. The journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

From Bilbao:

• By Car:

  • Distance: Approximately 150 km
  • Duration: Around 1 hour and 37 minutes
  • Route:
    1. Head southwest on the A-8 highway, direction Santander.
    2. Continue on A-8 until you reach the exit for San Vicente de la Barquera.
    3. Follow signs to the town center.
  • You'll pass beautiful coastal views along the way!
    

• By Bus: Direct buses operated by ALSA depart from Bilbao Intermodal station to San Vicente de la Barquera. The journey takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes.

From Madrid:

• By Car:

  • Distance: Approximately 461 km
  • Duration: Around 4 hours and 28 minutes
  • Route:
    1. Take the A-6 highway from Madrid towards A Coruña.
    2. Exit onto the A-8 towards Santander.
    3. Continue on A-8 until the San Vicente de la Barquera exit.
    4. Follow signs to the town center.
  • A beautiful drive through northern Spain's countryside!
    

• By Bus: Direct buses operated by ALSA depart from Madrid's Estación Sur de Autobuses to San Vicente de la Barquera. The journey takes about 7 hours and 33 minutes.

From Oviedo:

• By Car:

  • Distance: Approximately 150 km
  • Duration: Around 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • Route:
    1. Take the A-66 highway towards Gijón.
    2. Follow signs to the A-8 and head east toward Santander.
    3. Exit onto the San Vicente de la Barquera exit from the A-8.
    4. Follow signs to the town center.
  • The scenic drive through Asturias offers beautiful mountain and coastal views.
    

• By Bus: Direct buses operated by ALSA depart from Oviedo to San Vicente de la Barquera. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

These routes focus on the main highways to get to San Vicente de la Barquera, making the journey straightforward and scenic.