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 €65 - €160 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 and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €110 - €260.

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 Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.

How far is it from Mainz to Santander?

The distance between Mainz and Santander is 1293 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 which takes 17h 40m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Santander?

The best way to get from Mainz to Santander is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 8h 4m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €600 and takes 23h 26m.

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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Santander is 1483 km. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Mainz to Santander.

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 1993+ 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, bus, train, car, train (TGV, Renfe), or night train

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Fly Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)FRA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 40m
€111–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
21h 15m
€68–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
17h 40m
€180–390
Drive 1,483 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Santander1,483 km
14h 48m
€234–338
Fly Frankfurt to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Santander Airport (SDR)FRA - SDR
8h 4m
€151–276
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DUS - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 41m
€125–349
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
23h 26m
€241–601
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
26h 8m
€81–407

Mainz to Santander by train, foot, and bus

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17h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,292.8 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

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. Alternatively, Iberia, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day.

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