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How to get fromSantander to Ainhoaby bus, train (Renfe) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Ainhoa by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus bus Alsa
    3h 59m
    €23–35
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    7h 44m
    €21–27
  3. Drive 249.6 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Ainhoacar car 249.6 km
    2h 48m
    €39–56

Questions & Answers

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

ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ainhoa via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, and Ficoba-Irun in around 7h 44m.

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