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

The cheapest way to get from France to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between France and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pont Sully - Quai de Béthune and arriving at Santander via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

Is there a direct train between France and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from France to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Santander via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from France to Santander?

The distance between France and Santander is 778 km. The road distance is 993.9 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 52m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from France to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Santander bus from?

France to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Santander train from?

France to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Santander?

The best way to get from France to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 8m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the France to Santander bus arrive?

France to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Santander station.

Where does the France to Santander train arrive?

France to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.

Can I drive from France to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Santander is 994 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from France to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2381+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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Fly Paris Orly Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ORY - SDR
4h 15m
€65–270
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
16h 43m
€50–169
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 52m
€140–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
14h 8m
€68–123
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Santandercar 993.9 km
9h 48m
€156–225
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 6m
€53–199
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 9m
€99–290
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CRL - SDR
6h 6m
€61–304
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
14h 16m
€148–309

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

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10h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 778 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between France and Santander, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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