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 €45 - €170 and takes 15h 20m.

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 4h 10m and costs €60 - €280.

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 38m.

How far is it from Paris to Santander?

The distance between Paris and Santander is 775 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 38m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 50m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 13h 38m.

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 48m 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 2415+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Orly Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ORY - SDR
4h 10m
€63–278
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
15h 20m
€48–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 38m
€144–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
12h 50m
€65–120
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Santandercar 993.9 km
9h 48m
€157–226
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 1m
€51–197
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 9m
€99–290
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
13h 38m
€145–304

Paris to Santander by train and bus

19Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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