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 €40 - €70 and takes 8h 25m.

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 10m and costs €75 - €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 Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Chaves via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Santander to Chaves?

The distance between Santander and Chaves is 561 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 train and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs €65 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 Estación de autobuses de Santander 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 8:29 AM in Santander and 7:29 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 10m 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 161+ hotels available in Chaves.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Chaves by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de Chavesbus Andorra
8h 4m
€65–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
2. Take the bus from Leon to Chavesbus FlixBus N1153
8h 25m
€44–70
Drive 462 km
1. Drive from Santander to Chavescar 462 km
5h 10m
€76–109
Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
2. Take the bus from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Chaves - Hospitalbus
6h 35m
€89–287
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
3. Take the bus from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Chaves - Hospitalbus
9h 5m
€60–221
Fly Santander Airport to Vigo, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Vigo (VGO)plane SDR - VGO
2. Take the bus from Vigo Urzáiz to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Bragabus
3. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga to Chavesbus
9h 26m
€123–397

Santander to Chaves by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 561 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Chaves via Leon in around 8h 25m.

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