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

The cheapest way to get from Gibraltar to Santander is to bus via Madrid which costs €55 - €180 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gibraltar to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Gibraltar and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Gibraltar to Santander. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses La Línea de la Concepción and arriving at Santander E.A. via Algeciras and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Gibraltar to Santander?

The distance between Gibraltar and Santander is 875 km. The road distance is 1021.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gibraltar to Santander without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 27m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Gibraltar to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gibraltar to Santander bus from?

Gibraltar to Santander bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Algeciras station.

Train or bus from Gibraltar to Santander?

The best way to get from Gibraltar to Santander is to bus via Madrid which takes 15h 13m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Gibraltar to Santander bus arrive?

Gibraltar to Santander bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Gibraltar to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Gibraltar to Santander is 1022 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Gibraltar to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 697+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Gibraltar to Santander by bus, plane, train, car, ferry, taxi, or train (Renfe)

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

Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Malaga Airportbus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane AGP - SDR
4h 35m
€56–273
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Malaga Airportbus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AGP - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 25m
€53–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Malaga Airportbus
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
11h 27m
€118–252
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
15h 13m
€55–176
Drive 1,021.9 km
1. Drive from Gibraltar to Santandercar 1,021.9 km
9h 59m
€161–232
Ferry, taxi to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Gibraltar to Port de Tanger Medferry
2. Take the taxi from Port de Tanger Med to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)taxi
3. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane TNG - SDR
8h
€122–536
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
13h 17m
€123–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Algeciras to Bilbao Intermodalbus Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
20h
€84–162

Gibraltar to Santander by bus and train

10Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Gibraltar and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Santander E.A. via Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses, Méndez Álvaro, Intercambiador Av América Metro, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses La Línea de la Concepción to Santander via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 17m.

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