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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Santander is to train and bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Santander is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bordeaux and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Saintes to Santander?

The distance between Saintes and Santander is 554 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Saintes to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Santander train from?

Saintes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Santander?

The best way to get from Saintes to Santander is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Saintes to Santander bus arrive?

Saintes to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Saintes to Santander train arrive?

Saintes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Santander is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Saintes to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Saintes to Santander by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 4m
€41–64
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
11h 7m
€31–64
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 15m
€59–104
Drive 549.5 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Santandercar 549.5 km
5h 20m
€85–123
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BOD - SDR
8h 7m
€79–236
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Saintes 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
10h 24m
€37–64
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
14h 4m
€53–88
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
9h 2m
€77–243

Saintes to Santander by bus

6Weekly Buses

10h 4mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saintes to Santander.

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Distance: 554.2 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Saintes to Santander E.A. via Bordeaux, Bilbao, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saintes to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 4m.

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