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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bourges is to bus via Poitiers which costs €30 - €70 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Bourges is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Bourges?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Bourges via Bilbao and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Bourges via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Santander to Bourges?

The distance between Santander and Bourges is 923 km. The road distance is 819.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Bourges without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 26m and costs €85 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Santander to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Bourges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Bourges train from?

Santander to Bourges train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Bourges?

The best way to get from Santander to Bourges is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €320 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Santander to Bourges bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Bourges train arrive?

Santander to Bourges train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Bourges?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Bourges is 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Santander to Bourges.

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

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Where can I stay near Bourges?

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Santander to Bourges - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Bourges by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to BourgesTer
12h 26m
€90–324
Bus via Poitiers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Pôle multimodal to Gare Routière433
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to PradoV
17h
€30–66
Bus, train via Limoges
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges BenedictinsTer
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon VilleTer
13h 25m
€77–185
Drive 819.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Bourges819.9 km
8h 48m
€129–187
Fly from Santander Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SDR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
7h 33m
€104–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Tours
3. Take the bus from Tours to Bourges724
14h 40m
€72–105
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to BourgesTer
16h 1m
€86–315
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
9h 21m
€77–250

Santander to Bourges by bus and train

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12h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 922.8 km
Duration: 12h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Bourges via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, and Tours in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Bourges via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 16h 1m.

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