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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Chaves is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Chaves is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Chaves?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Chaves. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Chaves via León. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Santander to Chaves?

The distance between Santander and Chaves is 528 km. The road distance is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Chaves without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Santander to Chaves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Chaves bus from?

Santander to Chaves bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Santander to Chaves bus arrive?

Santander to Chaves bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Chaves?

Chaves is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:00 AM in Santander and 9:00 AM in Chaves.

Can I drive from Santander to Chaves?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Chaves is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Santander to Chaves.

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

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Where can I stay near Chaves?

There are 132+ hotels available in Chaves.

Santander to Chaves - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and towncar

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Chaves by bus, car, plane, towncar, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LeonAlsa
2. Take the bus from León to Terminal Rodoviário de Chaves
8h
€28–61
Drive 462 km
1. Drive from Santander to Chaves462 km
5h 8m
€72–104
Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)SDR - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vidago
6h 36m
€232–360
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to ValladolidAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de ChavesAndorra
8h 6m
€74–108
Bus via Chaves
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LeonAlsa
2. Take the bus from Leon to ChavesFlixBus N1153
8h 10m
€47–73
Fly Santander Airport to Vigo, train, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Vigo (VGO)SDR - VGO
2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ourense
3. Take the bus from Ourense-Empalme to Terminal Rodoviário de Chaves
9h 4m
€110–314
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)BIO - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vidago
8h 39m
€208–294

Santander to Chaves by bus

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Map of how to get from Santander to Chaves.

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Distance: 527.7 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Chaves, Vila Real, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Terminal Rodoviário de Chaves via Leon and León in around 8h.

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