There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Altamira by bus, train, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to San Kristobal-Busturiatrain E4
3h 15m€13–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Zabalburu to San Cristobalbus A3515
3h 27m€11–21Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to San Kristobal-Busturiatrain E4
4h 52m€12–13Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from Santander to Altamiracar 129.8 km
1h 41m€20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the bus from Abando to San Cristobalbus A3515
4h 59m€11–13
Santander to Altamira by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Altamira is to train which costs €11 - €13 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Altamira is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Altamira. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at San Cristobal via Bilbao Intermodal and Zabalburu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Altamira. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at San Kristobal-Busturia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Santander and Altamira is 143 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Altamira without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Santander to Altamira, including transfers.
Santander to Altamira bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Altamira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Altamira is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €11 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €21 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Altamira, Basque Country, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to San Kristobal-Busturia via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to San Cristobal via Bilbao Intermodal and Zabalburu in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to San Kristobal-Busturia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- infobizkaibus@bizkaia.eus
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Zabalburu to San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Abando to San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Altamira bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Altamira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Altamira is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Santander to Altamira.
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