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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Budapest is to bus and fly which costs 29 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 37 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 54m.

How far is it from Santander to Budapest?

The distance between Santander and Budapest is 1864 km. The road distance is 2254.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Budapest without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 7m and costs 80 000 Ft - 230 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Santander to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Budapest bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Budapest?

The best way to get from Santander to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 37 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs 39 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 37h 54m.

Where does the Santander to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Budapest is 2254 km. It takes approximately 22h 40m to drive from Santander to Budapest.

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

Book your Santander to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7391+ hotels available in Budapest.

Santander to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Budapest by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)SDR - BUD
6h 5m
Ft 37,428–96,896
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BIO - BUD
7h 33m
Ft 29,238–78,663
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
26h 7m
Ft 83,642–223,414
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the bus from Padua to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar977 / ...
37h 54m
Ft 39,439–58,967
Drive 2,254.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Budapest2,254.1 km
22h 40m
Ft 135,083–195,120
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
30h 7m
Ft 76,987–188,159
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-DeliIc
38h 23m
Ft 40,816–64,944
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1922
42h 16m
Ft 44,942–94,414
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest
22h 28m
Ft 165,032–229,157

Santander to Budapest by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

26h 7mAverage Duration

Ft 83,642Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,864.3 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Budapest, Hungary?

Iberia, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Padova and Padua in around 37h 54m.

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