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

The cheapest way to get from Porto to Santander is to bus via León which costs €29 - €75 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Porto to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porto and arriving at Santander. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Porto and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Porto to Santander. However, there are services departing from Porto Campanha and arriving at Santander via Porrino, Ourense and Segovia Guiomar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Porto to Santander?

The distance between Porto and Santander is 480 km. The road distance is 607.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Porto to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Porto to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porto to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porto to Santander train from?

Porto to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Porto Campanha station.

Train, bus or fly from Porto to Santander?

The best way to get from Porto to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 45m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Porto to Santander bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Porto and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 12:24 AM in Porto and 1:24 AM in Santander.

Where does the Porto to Santander train arrive?

Porto to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porrino station.

Can I drive from Porto to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Santander is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Porto to Santander.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1935+ hotels available in Santander.

Porto to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Porto to Santander by plane, bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane OPO - SDR
5h 47m
€67–192
Bus via León
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Leónbus
2. Take the bus from Leon to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
11h
€30–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto to Santanderbus FlixBus 783 / ...
10h 45m
€35–60
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Porrinotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Porrino to Ourensetrain Re
3. Take the train from Ourense to Segovia Guiomartrain
4. Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to Santandertrain Alv
12h 54m
€81–138
Drive 607.2 km
1. Drive from Porto to Santandercar 607.2 km
6h 34m
€96–138
Train to Vigo, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Vigo Guixartrain
2. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane VGO - SDR
5h 44m
€101–286
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane OPO - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
6h 32m
€41–140

Porto to Santander by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 45mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Santander Airport (SDR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Porto to Santander twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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