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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Santander is to bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Santander is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €110 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Santander. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Lille to Santander?

The distance between Lille and Santander is 1247 km. The road distance is 1210.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 59m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Lille to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Santander bus from?

Lille to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where does the Lille to Santander bus arrive?

Lille to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Lille to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Santander is 1211 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Lille to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1915+ hotels available in Santander.

Lille to Santander - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Santander by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
11h 59m
€102–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to BilbaoFlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
18h 20m
€57–176
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
12h 2m
€100–299
Drive 1,210.8 km
1. Drive from Lille to Santander1,210.8 km
11h 42m
€189–273
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRU - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 46m
€88–286
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Massy TGV
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
17h 56m
€87–251
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CDG - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 27m
€104–321
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Santander Airport (SDR)CRL - SDR
6h 6m
€116–181
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ORY - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 3m
€97–296
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)CDG - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 32m
€160–508

Lille to Santander by train, foot, and bus

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11h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,246.6 km
Duration: 11h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Lille to Santander E.A. via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 18h 20m.

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