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 26 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft and takes 7h 42m.

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 45m and costs 25 000 Ft - 85 000 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 2253.6 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 via Karlsruhe which takes 29h 44m and costs 110 000 Ft - 270 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Budapest?

The best way to get from Santander to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs 25 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs 38 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft and takes 37h 54m.

Where does the Santander to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Budapest is 2254 km. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from Santander to Budapest.

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

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Where can I stay near Budapest?

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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
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SDR - BUD
6h 45m
Ft 25,732–81,212
Bus, train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
6. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
29h 44m
Ft 115,603–263,595
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 977 / ...
37h 54m
Ft 38,349–49,860
Drive 2,253.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Budapestcar 2,253.6 km
22h 51m
Ft 132,758–191,762
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BIO - BUD
7h 42m
Ft 26,382–73,992
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
35h 42m
Ft 139,782–234,382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
38h 23m
Ft 40,303–62,395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
44h 4m
Ft 39,829–75,389
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
22h 39m
Ft 162,352–225,731

Santander to Budapest by bus and train

1Weekly Services

29h 44mAverage Duration

Ft 115,603Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,864.3 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Wizz Air 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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