What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to bus via Poitiers which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Ursulines via Bilbao and Vaucanson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Tours via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The distance between Santander and Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 767 km. The road distance is 760.4 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 37m and costs €50 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus from?

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train from?

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €300 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus arrive?

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train arrive?

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
9h 37m
€51–237
Bus via Poitiers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
13h 54m
€41–129
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
10h 44m
€73–304
Drive 760.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley760.4 km
7h 27m
€119–171
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
7h 33m
€78–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to ToursFlixBus N1193A
11h 33m
€58–85
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
15h 4m
€73–299
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 33m
€88–314
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 5m
€114–388

Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by bus, foot, and train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.3 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Châteaux of the Loire Valley, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Tours, Vaucanson, and Ursulines in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Tours in around 15h 4m.

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