What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Santander is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Santander. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Santander E.A. via Sofia, San Sebastián / Donostia and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Athens to Santander?

The distance between Athens and Santander is 2440 km. The road distance is 3384.4 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Santander without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Santander?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Athens to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Santander bus from?

Athens to Santander bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Santander?

The best way to get from Athens to Santander is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Athens to Santander bus arrive?

Athens to Santander bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Santander?

Santander is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:26 AM in Athens and 4:26 AM in Santander.

Can I drive from Athens to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Santander is 3384 km. It takes approximately 34h 31m to drive from Athens to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Santander.

Athens to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Santander by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR)ATH - SDR
8h 22m
€74–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellier
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
42h 25m
Drive 3,384.4 km
1. Drive from Athens to Santander3,384.4 km
34h 31m
€603–871
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ATH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 12m
€83–227
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
6. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
45h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
2d 8h
€160–228
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Padova
3. Take the bus from Padova to Santander
2d 12h
€191–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.
2d 13h
€162–238
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Santander
35h 37m
€646–915

Athens to Santander by train and bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,440.5 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Santander, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Santander E.A. via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, San Sebastián / Donostia, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 2d 8h.

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