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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Santander is to fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 8h 22m.

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 €55 - €240.

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, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 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 3393.3 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 train and bus via Barcelona which takes 46h 9m 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 €55 - €240. 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 12:14 AM in Athens and 11:14 PM in Santander.

Can I drive from Athens to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Santander is 3393 km. It takes approximately 34h 33m to drive from Athens to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ 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, train, bus, 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)plane ATH - SDR
8h 22m
€59–239
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
46h 9m
Drive 3,393.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Santandercar 3,393.3 km
34h 33m
€604–872
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ATH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 13m
€83–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2d 8h
€169–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2d 8h
€161–229
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the bus from Fier to Padovabus
3. Take the bus from Padova to Santanderbus
2d 9h
€191–206
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2d 10h
€158–238
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Santandercar
35h 35m
€647–917

Athens to Santander by train and bus

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2d 10hAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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

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

Ulendo Airlink, 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, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 2d 8h.

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