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

The cheapest way to get from Cerbère to Santander is to train and bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cerbère to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Cerbère and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cerbère to Santander. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Santander E.A. via Perpignan and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cerbère and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Cerbère to Santander. However, there are services departing from Portbou and arriving at Santander via Girona, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Cerbère to Santander?

The distance between Cerbère and Santander is 721 km. The road distance is 719.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cerbère to Santander without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cerbère to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Santander bus from?

Cerbère to Santander bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Santander train from?

Cerbère to Santander train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Portbou station.

Train or bus from Cerbère to Santander?

The best way to get from Cerbère to Santander is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Cerbère to Santander bus arrive?

Cerbère to Santander bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Cerbère to Santander train arrive?

Cerbère to Santander train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Girona station.

Can I drive from Cerbère to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cerbère to Santander is 720 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Cerbère to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1904+ hotels available in Santander.

Cerbère to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cerbère to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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.

Train, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)BCN - SDR
5h 32m
€45–174
Train
1. Take the train from Portbou to GironaR11 / ...
2. Take the train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
11h 21m
€112–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
13h 35m
€55–133
Drive 719.5 km
1. Drive from Cerbère to Santander719.5 km
8h 20m
€113–163
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BCN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 33m
€47–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Barcelona
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Santander E.A.
15h 8m
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendaye
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-BilbaoE1
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
15h 19m
€89–180

Cerbère to Santander by train

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11h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 721 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Portbou to Santander via Girona, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Santander E.A. via Perpignan, Barcelona, and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 15h 8m.

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