What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Santander is to rideshare which costs €12 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Santander. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Santander via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Santander?

The distance between Basque Country and Santander is 201 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €16 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Santander?

The bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santander E.A. takes 3h including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Santander bus from?

Basque Country to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Santander train from?

Basque Country to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.

Train or bus from Basque Country to Santander?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Santander is to bus which takes 3h and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €16 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Basque Country to Santander bus arrive?

Basque Country to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Basque Country to Santander train arrive?

Basque Country to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Santander is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Basque Country to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basque Country to Santander?

Book your Basque Country to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1935+ hotels available in Santander.

Can I share a ride from Basque Country to Santander?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basque Country and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basque Country to Santander - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Basque Country to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
3h
€16–24
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Santanderrideshare 196.6 km
2h 35m
€12
Train
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
7h 6m
€14–16
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
3h 20m
€18–31
Drive 197.2 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Santandercar 197.2 km
2h 9m
€31–45

Basque Country to Santander by bus

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Distance: 201.1 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Santander, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santander E.A. 5 times a day. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Santander via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Bilbao in around 7h 6m.

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