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

The cheapest way to get from Ceuta to Santander is to rideshare and fly and bus which costs €75 - €230 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ceuta to Santander is to rideshare and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €90 - €270.

How far is it from Ceuta to Santander?

The distance between Ceuta and Santander is 956 km.

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

The best way to get from Ceuta to Santander without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 22m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ceuta to Santander, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1950+ hotels available in Santander.

Ceuta to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, rideshare, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ceuta to Santander by rideshare, plane, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Rideshare to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the rideshare from Fnideq to Tangier
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Santander Airport (SDR)TNG - SDR
7h 5m
€93–268
Rideshare to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Fnideq to Tangier
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)TNG - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 7m
€77–226
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Malaga Eeaa
3. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
13h 22m
€100–290
Car ferry, bus via Salamanca
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Algeciras to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
3. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Santander E.A.
19h 45m
€107–185
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Drive from Port Of Algeciras to Santander
11h 14m
€177–305
Car ferry, bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Marbella
3. Take the bus from Marbella to Malaga Airport
4. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Santander Airport (SDR)AGP - SDR
7h 55m
€107–360
Car ferry, bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Marbella
3. Take the bus from Marbella to Malaga Airport
4. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)AGP - BIO
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 51m
€80–228
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAlv
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
14h 56m
€110–267
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Algeciras to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
20h 55m
€90–168

Ceuta to Santander by car ferry, foot, bus, and train

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13h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Ceuta, Spain and Santander, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Ceuta to Santander. However, you can drive to Fnideq, take the vehicle to Tangier, take the taxi to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) airport, then fly to Santander Airport (SDR). Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Ceuta to Santander via Port of Algeciras, Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Malaga Eeaa, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 22m.

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