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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €90 - €270 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Santander is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Santander via Berlin Airport BER, Paris and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Riga to Santander?

The distance between Riga and Santander is 2467 km. The road distance is 3074.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Santander without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 39h 8m and costs €250 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Riga to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Santander bus from?

Riga to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Santander?

The best way to get from Riga to Santander is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €380 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Santander bus arrive?

Riga to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Santander?

Santander is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:26 AM in Riga and 3:26 AM in Santander.

Can I drive from Riga to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Santander is 3075 km. It takes approximately 33h 31m to drive from Riga to Santander.

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

Book your Riga to Santander bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Santander.

Riga to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Santander by plane, bus, train, car, or car 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 to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Santander Airport (SDR)RIX - SDR
9h 42m
€90–300
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
39h 8m
€252–623
Drive 3,074.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Santander3,074.7 km
33h 31m
€479–691
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)RIX - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 57m
€91–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to PoitiersTgv
4. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bilbao
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
41h 31m
€251–703
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
45h 52m
€248–488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Paris
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
46h 30m
€157–371
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
2d 7h
€115–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Santander
34h 26m
€545–779

Riga to Santander by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

39h 8mAverage Duration

€252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,467.1 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Santander, Spain?

Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Santander via Berlin Airport BER, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 46h 30m.

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