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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Espelette?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Bilbao and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Santander to Espelette?

The distance between Santander and Espelette is 258 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Espelette without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €17 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Santander to Espelette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Espelette bus from?

Santander to Espelette bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Train or bus from Santander to Espelette?

The best way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Santander to Espelette bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Espelette?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Espelette is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Santander to Espelette.

Where can I stay near Espelette?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Espelette.

Santander to Espelette - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Espelette by bus, train (Renfe), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 3m
€18–34
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
10h 22m
€19–38
Drive 250.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Espelettecar 250.8 km
2h 47m
€40–58
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
6h 29m
€24–39

Santander to Espelette by bus

28Weekly Buses

6h 3mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.4 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bilbao and Halte Routière in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 10h 22m.

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