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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ascain is to bus via Bilbao which costs €13 - €22 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Ascain is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Ascain?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ascain. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lur Eder via San Sebastian / Donostia and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Santander to Ascain?

The distance between Santander and Ascain is 238 km. The road distance is 230.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Ascain without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Santander to Ascain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Ascain bus from?

Santander to Ascain bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Ascain?

The best way to get from Santander to Ascain is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Ascain bus arrive?

Santander to Ascain bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Can I drive from Santander to Ascain?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ascain is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Santander to Ascain.

Where can I stay near Ascain?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Ascain.

Santander to Ascain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Ascain by bus, train (Renfe), 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
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus 783
5h 3m
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 23m
€13–22
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
9h 20m
€18–24
Drive 230.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Ascaincar 230.8 km
2h 36m
€36–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Ascain.

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Distance: 238.2 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostia once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Lur Eder via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 9h 20m.

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