There are 3 ways to get from Getaria to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
3h 49m€19–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zarautz to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
7h 7m€14–32Drive 178 km
- Drive from Getaria to Santandercar 178 km
2h 1m€29–42
Getaria to Santander by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Getaria to Santander is to train which costs €13 - €35 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Getaria to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Getaria to Santander. However, there are services departing from Getaria - Aldamar Parkea 4, Herrigunea and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Getaria to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zarautz and arriving at Santander via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Getaria and Santander is 185 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Getaria to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Getaria to Santander, including transfers.
Getaria to Santander bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea station.
Getaria to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zarautz station.
The best way to get from Getaria to Santander is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Getaria, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Getaria - Aldamar Parkea 4, Herrigunea to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea 54 -iñurritza, Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Getaria - Aldamar Parkea 4, Herrigunea to Santander via Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea 20 - Sanz-enea, Zarautz, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zarautz to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Euskotren
Bus from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Booking & Getting There
Getaria to Santander bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Getaria to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getaria to Santander is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Getaria to Santander.
There are 2050+ hotels available in Santander.



