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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Arles is to bus which costs €60 - €180 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Arles is to drive which takes 7h 57m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Arles. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Bilbao, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Arles. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Arles via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Santander to Arles?

The distance between Santander and Arles is 916 km. The road distance is 835.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Arles without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 12h 57m and costs €75 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Santander to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Arles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Arles train from?

Santander to Arles train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Arles?

The best way to get from Santander to Arles is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Santander to Arles bus arrive?

Santander to Arles bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Arles train arrive?

Santander to Arles train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Arles is 835 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Santander to Arles.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Arles?

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Where can I stay near Arles?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Arles by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus, train via Irun
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arles
12h 57m
€77–385
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arles
13h 5m
€42–337
Drive 835.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Arles835.5 km
7h 57m
€132–190
Fly from Santander Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SDR - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
9h 25m
€89–269
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to ArlesTer
14h 10m
€127–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to NîmesFlixBus N1156
14h 25m
€62–176
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BIO - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
9h 27m
€85–260

Santander to Arles by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

12h 57mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916 km
Duration: 12h 57m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Arles via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to ARLES - Clémenceau via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 14h 25m.

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