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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Emden is to bus which costs €110 - €240 and takes 27h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Emden is to fly and train which takes 8h and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Emden. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Bruxelles Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.

How far is it from Santander to Emden?

The distance between Santander and Emden is 1546 km. The road distance is 1714.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Emden without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 19h 1m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Santander to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Emden?

The best way to get from Santander to Emden is to train which takes 26h 26m and costs €260 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 27h 48m.

Where does the Santander to Emden train arrive?

Santander to Emden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Emden is 1714 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Santander to Emden.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Emden?

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Where can I stay near Emden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Emden by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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 Bremen Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)SDR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
8h
€134–417
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIO - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
10h 44m
€110–277
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
19h 1m
€168–575
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orly 4
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg HbfTha
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
26h 17m
€166–435
Drive 1,714.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Emden1,714.1 km
17h 8m
€269–389
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BIO - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
11h 22m
€114–317
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
26h 26m
€266–722
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Groningen
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer401
27h 48m
€111–232
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train station
4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
31h 49m
€173–252

Santander to Emden by bus and train

9Weekly Services

19h 1mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,545.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Santander to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 26h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Groningen, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 27h 48m.

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