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

The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 9h 7m.

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 23m 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 Consulat ~ Kontsuletxea and arriving at Santander E.A. via Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 9h 7m.

How far is it from Hendaye to Santander?

The distance between Hendaye and Santander is 220 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 which takes 4h 46m and costs €18 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 which takes 4h 46m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Hendaye to Santander bus arrive?

Hendaye to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao 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 23m to drive from Hendaye to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1951+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Irun to Santander E.A.Alsa
4h 46m
€19–29
Bus via Bilbao #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to BilbaoBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
5h 36m
€13–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-BilbaoE1
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
7h 10m
€17–27
Drive 218 km
1. Drive from Hendaye to Santander218 km
2h 23m
€34–49
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao IntermodalDo01 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
5h 4m
€20–35
Train
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
2. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
9h 7m
€15–22

Hendaye to Santander by bus and train

33Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

ALSA operates a bus from Irun to Santander E.A. 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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 9h 7m.

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