There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Albi by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)SDR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
5h 41m€102–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
11h 30m€25–59Bus, train via Irun
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
10h 33m€60–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
11h 14m€39–97Drive 617.2 km
- Drive from Santander to Albi617.2 km
5h 58m€98–141Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
14h 6m€56–102
Santander to Albi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Albi is to bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Albi is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Albi. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Albi Ville via Bilbao Intermodal and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Albi. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Albi Ville via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Santander and Albi is 505 km. The road distance is 617.2 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Albi without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 10h 33m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santander to Albi, including transfers.
Santander to Albi bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Albi train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Albi is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Albi, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Albi Ville via Bilbao Intermodal and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Albi Ville via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 14h 6m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
- Schedules at
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am/horarios
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–25
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €4–25
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Albi bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Albi train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Albi is 617 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Santander to Albi.
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