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

The cheapest way to get from France to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Santander is to fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €260.

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 52m.

How far is it from France to Santander?

The distance between France and Santander is 993 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 €65 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m 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 or bus from France to Santander?

The best way to get from France to Santander is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €310 and takes 14h 52m.

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 46m to drive from France to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2001+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
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 Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 52m
€66–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
14h 8m
€32–78
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Santandercar 993.9 km
9h 46m
€151–218
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 14m
€85–259
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 52m
€68–302
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
16h 23m
€43–130
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 54m
€137–404
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 37m
€76–348
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 52m
€114–396

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

28Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.9 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between France and Santander, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cité to Santander via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 52m.

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