Rome2Rio

How to get fromSantander to Caenby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Caen

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Caen by plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Santander Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SDR - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    5h 2m
    €84–293

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    12h 31m
    €191–379

  3. Bus, train via Tours

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain train Ter
    12h 59m
    €135–267

  4. Drive 986.8 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Caencar car 986.8 km
    10h 17m
    €157–226

  5. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane plane BIQ - CFR
    20h 22m
    €169–536

  6. Bus, train via Tours #2

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toursbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tours to Caentrain train Ter
    15h 36m
    €93–216

Santander to Caen by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€191Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Caen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,018.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Santander to Caen. However, you can fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY), walk to Aéroport d'Orly, take the line 14 subway to Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris St Lazare, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Caen via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 12h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides