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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €270 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Santander is to fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €80 - €270.

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 and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.

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 32m and costs €320 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 36m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 27h 47m.

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 42m to drive from Essen to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 662+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Santander by plane, train, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUS - SDR
7h 36m
€109–321
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 20m
€83–261
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
15h 32m
€327–644
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
23h 47m
€188–335
Drive 1,518.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Santandercar 1,518.4 km
14h 42m
€236–341
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 41m
€114–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
27h 47m
€124–217

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

12Weekly Services

15h 32mAverage Duration

€327Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,217.3 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Iberia, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Santander E.A. via Vitoria-Gasteiz and Bilbao Intermodal in around 27h 47m.

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