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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Santander is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €80 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Santander is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Santander E.A. via San Sebastián / Donostia and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Rennes to Santander?

The distance between Rennes and Santander is 610 km. The road distance is 852.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 39m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Rennes to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Santander bus from?

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

Where does the Rennes to Santander bus arrive?

Rennes to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Santander is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Rennes to Santander.

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

Book your Rennes to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rennes to Santander by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
7h 37m
€77–301
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
14h 26m
€34–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
13h 39m
€63–279
Drive 852.4 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Santandercar 852.4 km
8h 42m
€132–190
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 55m
€130–289
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane RNS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
14h 5m
€146–465
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 19m
€86–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
13h 57m
€47–93

Rennes to Santander by train, foot, and bus

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Rennes to Santander E.A. via San Sebastian / Donostia, San Sebastián / Donostia, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 13h 57m.

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