There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Espelette by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
5h 58m€21–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Errekalde-Donostiatrain E1
9h 30m€20–40Drive 250.8 km
- Drive from Santander to Espelettecar 250.8 km
2h 47m€41–59Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 8m€20–30
Santander to Espelette by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus via Bilbao which costs €19 - €30 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Errekalde-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Santander and Espelette is 257 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Espelette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Santander to Espelette, including transfers.
Santander to Espelette bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Espelette, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Errekalde-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 9h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Espelette bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Espelette is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Santander to Espelette.
There are 1903+ hotels available in Espelette.