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 - €290 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €350.

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 44m.

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 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 21m and costs €75 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 27h 44m.

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 40m 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 1935+ 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
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUS - SDR
7h 21m
€75–344
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 San Sebastian / Donostia to Santanderbus
15h 48m
€151–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
23h 44m
€92–299
Drive 1,518.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Santandercar 1,518.4 km
14h 40m
€239–345
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
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 27m
€84–282
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 45m
€134–372
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 44m
€130–184

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

7Weekly Services

15h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,217.3 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, 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 44m.

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