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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Essen by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Santander Airport

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane SDR - DUS
    5h 4m
    €76–345

  2. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train
    15h 9m
    €162–400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    24h 45m
    €98–285

  4. Drive 1,518 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Essencar car 1,518 km
    14h 37m
    €239–345

  5. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BIO - DUS
    6h 42m
    €84–296

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationbus bus
    27h 37m
    €123–183

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€162Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Essen, Germany?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Essen central train station via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 27h 37m.

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