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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Santander is to train and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 23h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Santander is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Brussels-North train station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Santander?

The distance between Rotterdam and Santander is 1235 km. The road distance is 1421.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 13h 47m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Santander bus from?

Rotterdam to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Bus or fly from Rotterdam to Santander?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Santander is to fly which takes 11h 49m and costs €180 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 24h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Santander bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Santander is 1422 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Santander.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Santander by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santander Airport (SDR)AMS - SDR
8h 1m
€114–291
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels-NordEc
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
23h 7m
€55–173
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
13h 47m
€142–358
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
41h 34m
€188–903
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)AMS - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 35m
€89–281
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRU - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 14m
€105–319
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Santander Airport (SDR)RTM - SDR
11h 49m
€187–708
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
24h 9m
€81–187
Drive 1,421.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Santander1,421.6 km
14h 6m
€253–365

Rotterdam to Santander by train, subway, foot, and bus

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13h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,234.5 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Santander, Spain?

Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Santander E.A. via Brussels-North train station, Bilbao, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 24h 9m.

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