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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Santander by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Santander Airport

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane AMS - SDR
    4h 44m
    €138–348

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    22h 19m
    €36–173

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    14h 47m
    €186–535

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    42h 15m
    €213–566

  5. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane AMS - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    5h 14m
    €142–336

  6. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    23h 14m
    €48–125

  7. Drive 1,491.7 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Santandercar car 1,491.7 km
    14h 50m
    €260–375

Amsterdam to Santander by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Santander E.A. via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Bilbao Intermodal in around 22h 19m.

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