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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Santander is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Santander via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Santander. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Santander via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

How far is it from Mainz to Santander?

The distance between Mainz and Santander is 1222 km. The road distance is 1483 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 17h 39m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Mainz to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Santander bus from?

Mainz to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Santander train from?

Mainz to Santander train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Santander?

The best way to get from Mainz to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 21h 15m, you could also train, which costs €330 - €600 and takes 23h 48m.

Where does the Mainz to Santander bus arrive?

Mainz to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to Santander train arrive?

Mainz to Santander train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Santander is 1483 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Mainz to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Santander?

Book your Mainz to Santander train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Santander.

Mainz to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Frankfurt to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane FRA - SDR
7h 24m
€136–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
21h 15m
€95–169
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
17h 39m
€255–451
Drive 1,483 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Santandercar 1,483 km
14h 53m
€234–338
Fly Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 38m
€104–281
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 18m
€113–326
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
23h 48m
€334–593
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L40
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
27h 43m

Mainz to Santander by train, foot, and bus

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17h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,221.8 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Santander via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 21h 15m.

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