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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Arenas is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €140 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Arenas is to fly and drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Arenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Arenas. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Arenas via Avenida De América, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Estación de Autobuses de Granada, Estacion De Velez Malaga and Vélez-Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Santander to Arenas?

The distance between Santander and Arenas is 795 km. The road distance is 902.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Arenas without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 39m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Santander to Arenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Arenas bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Arenas bus arrive?

Santander to Arenas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Can I drive from Santander to Arenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Arenas is 903 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Santander to Arenas.

Where can I stay near Arenas?

There are 5266+ hotels available in Arenas.

Santander to Arenas - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Arenas by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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 Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)SDR - GRX
2. Drive from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Arenas
4h 39m
€98–285
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BIO - AGP
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Torre Del Mar
7h 50m
€45–134
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
3. Take the taxi from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Arenas
8h 39m
€112–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Velez Malaga
17h 10m
€67–142
Drive 902.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Arenas902.8 km
10h 23m
€143–206
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)BIO - GRX
3. Drive from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Arenas
6h 26m
€79–239
Fly Santander Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)SDR - AGP
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Torre Del Mar
6h 8m
€75–260

Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) flights

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Distance: 795.2 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Arenas, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Arenas via Madrid, Avenida de América, Avenida De América, Méndez Álvaro, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Estación de Autobuses de Granada, Estacion De Velez Malaga, Parque Jurado Lorca I, and Vélez-Málaga in around 17h 10m.

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