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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Santander is to train and bus which costs €95 - €230 and takes 23h 55m.

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 23m and costs €75 - €290.

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 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Santander. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Santander via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

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 Bordeaux which takes 17h 41m and costs €170 - €550.

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.

Where do I catch the Essen to Santander train from?

Essen to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, 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 €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €600 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Santander bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Santander train arrive?

Essen to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord 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 2086+ hotels available in Santander.

Essen to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe)

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
€110–344
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 23m
€79–282
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
17h 41m
€179–533
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
23h 55m
€97–228
Drive 1,518.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Santandercar 1,518.4 km
14h 42m
€234–338
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CGN - SDR
7h 59m
€119–321
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 42m
€129–341
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
21h 39m
€243–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
27h 50m
€130–174

Essen to Santander by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 41mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Santander via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 21h 39m.

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