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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Colmar is to bus via Brive-la-Gaillarde which costs €60 - €130 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Colmar via Bilbao and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Colmar via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Santander to Colmar?

The distance between Santander and Colmar is 1071 km. The road distance is 1273.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Colmar without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 56m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Santander to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Colmar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Colmar?

The best way to get from Santander to Colmar is to train which takes 18h 11m and costs €210 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Colmar bus arrive?

Santander to Colmar bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Colmar is 1273 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Santander to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3266+ hotels available in Colmar.

Santander to Colmar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Colmar by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 24m
€83–217
Bus via Brive-la-Gaillarde
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brive-la-Gaillardebus
3. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmarbus
24h 15m
€64–121
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
13h 56m
€222–530
Bus, train
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 train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
15h 10m
€198–356
Drive 1,273.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Colmarcar 1,273.4 km
12h 45m
€202–291
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane SDR - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
6h
€103–482
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 14m
€141–401
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
18h 11m
€212–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyonbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Colmarbus 720
22h 20m
€89–156

Santander to Colmar by bus and train

26Weekly Services

13h 56mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,070.9 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Colmar via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Strasbourg in around 18h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Colmar via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, and Lyon in around 22h 20m.

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