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 €55 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dunkirk is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 8m and costs €130 - €280.

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 30m.

How far is it from Santander to Dunkirk?

The distance between Santander and Dunkirk is 1243 km. The road distance is 1279.9 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 16m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 25m 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 2387+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Santander to Dunkirk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Dunkirk by plane, bus, train, 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 Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
6h 8m
€136–280
Bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercy
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
21h 15m
€29–160
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
13h 16m
€97–277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille FlandresTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
14h 10m
€117–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to ParisFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque1751
18h 30m
€57–141
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
9h 39m
€98–300
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 51m
€112–377
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
9h 39m
€96–297
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIQ - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
11h
€177–445
Drive 1,279.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Dunkirk1,279.9 km
12h 25m
€200–289

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

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13h 16mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 1,243.2 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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 30m.

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