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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Amsterdam is to bus and night train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 26h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Amsterdam is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to Amsterdam?

The distance between Santander and Amsterdam is 1284 km. The road distance is 1492 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Amsterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 23m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Santander to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Amsterdam bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Santander to Amsterdam is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Santander to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Santander to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Santander to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Amsterdam is 1492 km. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Santander to Amsterdam.

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

Book your Santander to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Amsterdam by bus, plane, train, car ferry, night 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.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BIO - AMS
6h 38m
€83–263
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
4. Take the night train from Brussels South to Amsterdam Centraal
26h 3m
€60–132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
14h 23m
€141–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)783B
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Amsterdam SloterdijkX800 / ...
20h 50m
€61–184
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
39h 37m
€130–634
Fly Santander Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SDR - AMS
7h 16m
€107–272
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BIQ - AMS
9h 11m
€127–396
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
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 Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
8h 39m
€94–354
Drive 1,492 km
1. Drive from Santander to Amsterdam1,492 km
14h 41m
€266–384

Santander to Amsterdam by bus, foot, train, and subway

41Weekly Services

14h 23mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,283.8 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Santander to Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 50m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 3 times a day.

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