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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Athens is to fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €65 - €250.

How far is it from Santander to Athens?

The distance between Santander and Athens is 2440 km. The road distance is 3392.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Santander to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Athens bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Athens?

The best way to get from Santander to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €250 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Santander to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Santander. It is currently 7:45 AM in Santander and 8:45 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Santander to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Athens is 3393 km. It takes approximately 34h 49m to drive from Santander to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santander and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Athens. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Athens Karolou via Bilbao Intermodal, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SDR - ATH
6h 21m
€65–244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
44h 50m
Drive 3,392.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Athenscar 3,392.7 km
34h 49m
€613–885
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofiabus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 9h
€261–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus
2d 9h
€175–248
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Fierbus
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
2d 12h
€193–204
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
36h 4m
€650–928

Santander Airport (SDR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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9h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Santander to Athens.

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Distance: 2,440.5 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Athens, Greece?

Vueling Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Athens Karolou via Bilbao Intermodal, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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