What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Santander is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Santander is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Santander. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Santander E.A. via Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay, Poitiers - Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Santander?

The distance between Loire Valley and Santander is 860 km. The road distance is 738.4 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 35m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Santander?

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Loire Valley to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Santander bus from?

Loire Valley to Santander bus services, operated by Ogalo, depart from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Santander?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Santander is to train which takes 15h 30m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Santander bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Santander bus services, operated by Ogalo, arrive at Gare Routiere 1 - Loudun station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Santander is 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Loire Valley to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Santander.

Loire Valley to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Loire Valley to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Port Boulet to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to PoitiersTer
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz CiboureTer
5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
6. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
14h 35m
€119–261
Train, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)NTE - SDR
10h 31m
€93–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV110
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
15h 13m
Drive 738.4 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Santander738.4 km
7h 33m
€116–168
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
5. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
15h 30m
€113–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Gare Leon Blum110
3. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
16h 43m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.1 km
Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Santander via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Santander E.A. via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay, POITIERS Gare Leon Blum, Poitiers - Bus Station, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 16h 43m.

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