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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cologne is to fly which costs €90 - €230 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

How far is it from Santander to Cologne?

The distance between Santander and Cologne is 1184 km. The road distance is 1474.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 16h 13m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santander to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cologne bus from?

Santander to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Cologne?

The best way to get from Santander to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €550 and takes 17h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 26h 18m.

Where does the Santander to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cologne is 1475 km. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Santander to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SDR - CGN
5h 15m
€90–228
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
16h 13m
€225–536
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
18h 6m
€236–393
Drive 1,474.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Colognecar 1,474.6 km
14h 11m
€236–340
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 Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
17h 44m
€289–539
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
23h 30m
€144–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus
26h 18m
€126–223

Santander to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,184.5 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Koeln Hbf via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 17h 44m.

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