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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Santander is to bus which costs €130 - €180 and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Santander is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Santander?

The distance between Essen and Santander is 1217 km. The road distance is 1518.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 15h 48m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Essen to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Santander bus from?

Essen to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Santander?

The best way to get from Essen to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Santander bus arrive?

Essen to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Essen to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Santander is 1518 km. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Essen to Santander.

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

Book your Essen to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Santander Airport (SDR)DUS - SDR
7h 34m
€80–344
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
15h 48m
€154–568
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
24h
€97–264
Drive 1,518.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Santander1,518.4 km
14h 35m
€240–346
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DUS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 41m
€89–271
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Santander Airport (SDR)CGN - SDR
7h 32m
€90–320
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)FRA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 1m
€134–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-GasteizFlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.Alsa
27h 30m
€130–174

Essen to Santander by train, subway, foot, and bus

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15h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,217.3 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Santander E.A. via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 27h 30m.

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