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 €100 - €170 and takes 8h 15m.

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 15m and costs €100 - €170.

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 and arriving at Santander via Tirana, Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Athens to Santander?

The distance between Athens and Santander is 2440 km. The road distance is 3384.5 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 which takes 46h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Santander?

The best way to get from Athens to Santander is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Athens to Santander bus arrive?

Athens to Santander bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Santander?

Santander is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:09 PM in Athens and 5:09 PM in Santander.

Can I drive from Athens to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Santander is 3385 km. It takes approximately 34h 54m to drive from Athens to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2543+ hotels available in Santander.

Athens to Santander - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Santander by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 15m
€104–169
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
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 14m
€87–248
Train, bus
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 16m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the bus from Venezia to Stazione Padovabus 53E
4. Take the bus from Padova to Santanderbus
2d 19h
€299–417
Drive 3,384.5 km
1. Drive from Athens to Santandercar 3,384.5 km
34h 54m
€613–885
Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane ATH - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
13h 30m
€108–340
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Gare de Lyonbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus
2d 2h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Santander E.A.bus
2d 3h
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the bus from Fier to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
4. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2d 14h
€219–316
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Santandercar
42h 18m
€651–932

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 21mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,439.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Santander via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Paris Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 2d 2h.

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