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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Brest is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Brest is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Meca and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.

How far is it from Santander to Brest?

The distance between Santander and Brest is 709 km. The road distance is 1040.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Brest without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 50m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Santander to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Brest bus from?

Santander to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Brest?

The best way to get from Santander to Brest is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 16h 39m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €460 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Santander to Brest bus arrive?

Santander to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Santander to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Brest is 1041 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Santander to Brest.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1163+ hotels available in Brest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Brest by bus, plane, train, 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 to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BIO - BES
9h 5m
€123–272
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 39m
€54–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantes
3. Take the train from Nantes to BrestTer
15h 50m
€102–285
Drive 1,040.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Brest1,040.6 km
10h 27m
€163–236
Fly Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Brest
9h 1m
€125–295
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BIQ - BES
10h 48m
€194–457
Fly Santander Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)SDR - BES
6h 53m
€133–459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantes
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Brest
17h 40m
€62–160

Santander to Brest by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

15h 50mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.9 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Bordeaux, Meca, Gare St Jean, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) 4 times a week.

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