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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Aachen is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 25h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Aachen is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Aachen station west via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.

How far is it from Santander to Aachen?

The distance between Santander and Aachen is 1140 km. The road distance is 1406.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Aachen without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 13h 49m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Santander to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Aachen bus from?

Santander to Aachen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Santander to Aachen bus arrive?

Santander to Aachen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Santander to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Aachen is 1407 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Santander to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Aachen by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclined
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
4h 29m
€114–290
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
8h 18m
€86–283
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
13h 49m
€168–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to WelkenraedtIc / ...
23h 12m
Drive 1,406.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Aachen1,406.9 km
13h 39m
€220–318
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
8h 11m
€101–260
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)BIO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
8h 43m
€139–353
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
14h 23m
€121–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Aachen station west
25h 12m
€113–173

Santander to Aachen by bus and train

8Weekly Services

13h 49mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Aachen station west via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 25h 12m.

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