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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Santander. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Santander via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja and Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.

How far is it from Budapest to Santander?

The distance between Budapest and Santander is 1864 km. The road distance is 2248.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 26h 37m and costs €380 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Budapest to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Santander bus from?

Budapest to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Santander?

The best way to get from Budapest to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €1000 and takes 34h 19m.

Where does the Budapest to Santander bus arrive?

Budapest to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Santander is 2248 km. It takes approximately 22h 57m to drive from Budapest to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 662+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BUD - SDR
7h 45m
€76–362
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BUD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 12m
€65–192
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
26h 37m
€380–719
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Maribor bus stationbus 403 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Padovabus
3. Take the bus from Padova to Santanderbus
34h 19m
€194–965
Drive 2,248.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Santandercar 2,248.4 km
22h 57m
€352–509
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus
30h 10m
€335–584
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
37h 7m
€155–363
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bordeauxbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
41h 30m
€185–321
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Santandercar
22h 44m
€426–605

Budapest to Santander by train, bus, and foot

5Weekly Services

26h 37mAverage Duration

€380Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,864.3 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Santander, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Wizz Air fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Santander via Maribor bus station, Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja, and Padova in around 34h 19m.

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