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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Challans is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Challans is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €60 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Challans?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Challans. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Gare SNCF via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Challans?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Challans. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Challans via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.

How far is it from Santander to Challans?

The distance between Santander and Challans is 509 km. The road distance is 727.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Challans without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 23m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Santander to Challans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Challans bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Challans train from?

Santander to Challans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Challans?

The best way to get from Santander to Challans is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs €180 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Santander to Challans bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Challans train arrive?

Santander to Challans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Challans?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Challans is 728 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Santander to Challans.

Where can I stay near Challans?

There are 2222+ hotels available in Challans.

Santander to Challans - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Challans by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Bouaye to Challanstrain
6h 23m
€65–270
Bus, train via Bilbao
cheapest
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 - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
15h 10m
€60–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Roche-sur-Yontrain
3. Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFbus Vxp
12h 23m
€72–165
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
17h 33m
€189–495
Drive 727.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Challanscar 727.6 km
7h 30m
€115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
13h 15m
€61–106

Santander to Challans by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

12h 23mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Challans.

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Distance: 509.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Challans via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Gare SNCF via Bordeaux, Nantes, and Gare routière in around 13h 15m.

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