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 - €280 and takes 11h 13m.

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 10h 12m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Santander. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Santander via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Riga to Santander?

The distance between Riga and Santander is 2473 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 39h 31m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m 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 Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Santander?

The best way to get from Riga to Santander is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Riga to Santander bus arrive?

Riga to Santander bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Bielefeld station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Santander?

Santander is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:02 AM in Riga and 11:02 PM in Santander.

Can I drive from Riga to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Santander is 3075 km. It takes approximately 33h 32m to drive from Riga to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1993+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Santander by plane, bus, train, car, night train, 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
10h 12m
€111–316
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)RIX - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
11h 13m
€92–272
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen Ber to Berlin-SpandauRe
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
5. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
39h 31m
€286–517
Drive 3,074.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Santander3,074.7 km
33h 32m
€485–700
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Paris EstNj
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
44h 12m
€197–569
Bus, train
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 50m
€206–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Bielefeld
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N71
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
2d 1h
€126–270
Bus, train #2
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 Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
2d 8h
€108–330
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 27m
€547–782

Riga to Santander by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

39h 31mAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,473.2 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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 Rīga to Santander via Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 2d 1h.

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