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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which costs €16 - €140 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Santander. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Santander. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Santander via Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Paris to Santander?

The distance between Paris and Santander is 990 km. The road distance is 993.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 33m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Paris to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Santander train from?

Paris to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Santander?

The best way to get from Paris to Santander is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 6h 45m, you could also train, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Paris to Santander bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Santander train arrive?

Paris to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.

Can I drive from Paris to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Santander is 994 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Paris to Santander.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Santander.

Paris to Santander - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 33m
€64–222
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
14h 35m
€16–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
12h 50m
€45–120
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Santander993.9 km
9h 42m
€154–223
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR)ORY - SDR
6h 45m
€68–262
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
13h 45m
€66–180
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Santander Airport (SDR)CDG - SDR
6h 59m
€106–221
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ORY - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
6h 51m
€52–190
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CDG - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 4m
€90–259
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)CDG - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 9m
€145–416
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)ORY - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 6m
€116–388

Paris to Santander by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990.4 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR) 5 times a day.

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