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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Santander is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 22h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Santander. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Santander E.A. via Nice Airport and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Santander. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Santander via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.

How far is it from Genoa to Santander?

The distance between Genoa and Santander is 1031 km. The road distance is 1273.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Santander without a car is to train which takes 21h 51m and costs €240 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Genoa to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Santander train from?

Genoa to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Santander?

The best way to get from Genoa to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €430 and takes 21h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 22h 43m.

Where does the Genoa to Santander bus arrive?

Genoa to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Genoa to Santander train arrive?

Genoa to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Santander is 1274 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Genoa to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Santander.

Genoa to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Santander by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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

Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane GOA - SDR
7h 20m
€141–292
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 42m
€62–223
Train
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
21h 51m
€246–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus 798 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
22h 43m
€97–172
Drive 1,273.8 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Santandercar 1,273.8 km
12h 23m
€198–285
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GOA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 4m
€85–242
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MXP - SDR
10h 8m
€80–223
Bus via Cluses
1. Take the bus from Genova Brignole to Clusesbus
2. Take the bus from Cluses to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
25h 7m
€111–202

Genoa to Santander by train

7Weekly Trains

21h 51mAverage Duration

€246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,030.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Santander, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Santander via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 21h 51m.

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