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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Caen is to bus via Bilbao which costs €95 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Caen is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Caen. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct ferry between Santander and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Santander to Caen. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Caen - Ouistreham via Portsmouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 6m.

How far is it from Santander to Caen?

The distance between Santander and Caen is 1019 km. The road distance is 986.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 44m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Santander to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Caen bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Caen bus arrive?

Santander to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Santander to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Caen is 987 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Santander to Caen.

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

Book your Santander to Caen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2745+ hotels available in Caen.

Santander to Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Caen by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly Santander Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SDR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
4h 47m
€104–359
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus
20h 35m
€99–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
11h 44m
€208–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 7783
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
16h 50m
€110–166
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry Es Sdr-Gb Pme
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
39h 6m
€290
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BIQ - CFR
16h 18m
€163–735
Drive 986.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Caencar 986.8 km
10h 17m
€187–269

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

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Distance: 1,018.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Santander to Tour Leroy via Portsmouth, Caen - Ouistreham, and Général Leclerc in around 39h 6m.

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