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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Santander to Dunkirk?

The distance between Santander and Dunkirk is 1073 km. The road distance is 1279.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Dunkirk without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 19m and costs €200 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Santander to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dunkirk bus from?

Santander to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Santander to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Santander to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Dunkirk is 1280 km. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Santander to Dunkirk.

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

Book your Santander to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 890+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

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 Paris Orly Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SDR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain
5h 38m
€132–386
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 3m
€84–357
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
13h 19m
€201–404
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
14h 12m
€173–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
18h 20m
€90–149
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
21h 36m
€106–205
Drive 1,279.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Dunkirkcar 1,279.6 km
12h 34m
€201–290

Santander to Dunkirk by bus, foot, train, and subway

38Weekly Services

13h 19mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Dunkerque via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 20m.

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