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How to get fromRoyan to Santanderby train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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There are 6 ways to get from Royan to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus FlixBus 783
    9h 28m
    €66–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus bus
    12h 2m
    €53–95

  3. Train, bus via Irun

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santanderbus bus
    10h 18m
    €94–151

  4. Drive  552.6 km

    1. Drive from Royan to Santandercar car 552.6 km
    5h 42m
    €105–151

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane BOD - SDR
    10h 29m
    €107–333

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    14h 11m
    €90–157

Royan to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Royan to Santander via La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royan to Santander via Saintes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 11m.

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