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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Santander is to train and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 11h 24m.

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 50m and costs €65 - €260.

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 Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 1m.

How far is it from Budapest to Santander?

The distance between Budapest and Santander is 1864 km. The road distance is 2248.3 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 25h 42m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 FlixBus, 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 50m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 37h 1m.

Where does the Budapest to Santander bus arrive?

Budapest to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Santander is 2248 km. It takes approximately 22h 47m to drive from Budapest to Santander.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BUD - SDR
7h 50m
€69–256
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Santander Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BTS - SDR
11h 24m
€66–193
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
25h 42m
€226–470
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
32h 25m
€245–396
Drive 2,248.3 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Santandercar 2,248.3 km
22h 47m
€351–506
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
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 20m
€68–194
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Paduabus 977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Padova to Santanderbus
37h 1m
€96–164
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.bus
40h
€153–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bordeauxbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus FlixBus 783 / ...
41h 30m
€126–297
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 34m
€426–604

Budapest to Santander by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

25h 42mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,864.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

Iberia, Ryanair, and Wizz Air fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Santander via Padua and Padova in around 37h 1m.

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