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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cork is to fly and train which costs €70 - €240 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cork is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct ferry between Santander and Cork?

No, there is no direct ferry from Santander to Cork. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cork Port via Plymouth and Port de Roscoff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 33m.

How far is it from Santander to Cork?

The distance between Santander and Cork is 1009 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cork without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 37h 2m and costs €95 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Santander to Cork, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Santander and Cork?

Cork is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 9:58 PM in Santander and 8:58 PM in Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 312+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Cork by plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly Santander Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane SDR - ORK
5h 19m
€74–219
Fly Santander Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SDR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
5h 47m
€73–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Corkcar
32h 24m
€89–620
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BIO - ORK
9h 20m
€90–250
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Santurce/Santurtzibus
2. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry
3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus 340
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
35h 52m
€289–316
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Santurce/Santurtzibus
2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus 370
4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
37h 2m
€97–631
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
46h 33m
€284–1,233

Santander Airport (SDR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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8h 11mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Cork.

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Distance: 1,008.7 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cork, Ireland?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Santander to St Finbarr's Hospl via Plymouth, Port de Roscoff, Cork Port, and Ringaskiddy in around 46h 33m.

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