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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Santander is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Santander is to train and fly which takes 9h 42m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at Santander via Gare St Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Brest to Santander?

The distance between Brest and Santander is 1160 km. The road distance is 1039.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 46m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Brest to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Santander bus from?

Brest to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

Bus or fly from Brest to Santander?

The best way to get from Brest to Santander is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 16h 41m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €600 and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Brest to Santander bus arrive?

Brest to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Brest to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Santander is 1040 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Brest to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1922+ hotels available in Santander.

Brest to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brest to Santander by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Brest to NantesTer
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
15h 46m
€102–318
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
16h 41m
€55–112
Drive 1,039.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to Santander1,039.9 km
10h 28m
€164–237
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BES - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
11h 3m
€107–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Nantes
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
17h 11m
€63–161
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Brest to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)NTE - SDR
9h 42m
€130–296
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)BES - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
11h 33m
€186–453
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Santander Airport (SDR)BES - SDR
19h 51m
€143–553

Brest to Santander by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

15h 46mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,159.7 km
Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Santander via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare St Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 16h 41m. Alternatively, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a week.

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