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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Santander is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Santander. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Santander via The Hague and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from Leiden to Santander?

The distance between Leiden and Santander is 1203 km. The road distance is 1456.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 22m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Leiden to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Santander bus from?

Leiden to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Santander train from?

Leiden to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Santander?

The best way to get from Leiden to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €600 and takes 22h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Leiden to Santander bus arrive?

Leiden to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Leiden to Santander train arrive?

Leiden to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Santander is 1456 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Leiden to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2064+ hotels available in Santander.

Leiden to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

Q: Is there a direct train between Leiden and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Santander. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Santander via Rotterdam Centraal, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Santander by plane, train, bus, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car

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

Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane AMS - SDR
6h 46m
€86–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
22h 50m
€58–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
15h 22m
€232–445
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Massy TGVtrain
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
22h 10m
€144–265
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
41h 59m
€208–579
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 12m
€90–272
Fly to Asturias Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane AMS - OVD
2. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
3. Take the bus from Oviedo to Santander E.A.bus
9h 13m
€89–290
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
22h 27m
€282–592
Drive 1,456.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Santandercar 1,456.1 km
14h 40m
€253–365

Leiden to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

15h 22mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Santander via Rotterdam Centraal, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 22h 27m.

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