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

The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to bus which costs €13 - €29 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hendaye and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at Santander E.A. via Irun - Fermín Calbetón Kalea 3 and Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hendaye and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Hendaye to Santander. However, there are services departing from Les Deux Jumeaux and arriving at Santander via Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Hendaye to Santander?

The distance between Hendaye and Santander is 225 km. The road distance is 218 km.

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

The best way to get from Hendaye to Santander without a car is to bus via Bilbao which takes 5h and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Hendaye to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hendaye to Santander bus from?

Hendaye to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.

Where do I catch the Hendaye to Santander train from?

Hendaye to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.

Train or bus from Hendaye to Santander?

The best way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which takes 5h and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €20 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Hendaye to Santander bus arrive?

Hendaye to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Hendaye to Santander train arrive?

Hendaye to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Hendaye to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to Santander is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Hendaye to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Santander.

Hendaye to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hendaye to Santander by bus, train, car, 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 via Bilbao
best
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
5h
€21–35
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
5h 42m
€13–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-Bilbaotrain E1
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
6h 32m
€17–27
Drive 218 km
1. Drive from Hendaye to Santandercar 218 km
2h 22m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Irun to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
5h 6m
€17–27
Train
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
8h 24m
€15–20

Hendaye to Santander by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Hendaye, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Cèdres ~ Zedroak to Santander E.A. via Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, San Sebastián / Donostia, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 8h 24m.

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