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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 17m
    €119–317

  2. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 44m
    €82–249

  3. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus 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 34m
    €301–618

  4. 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
    €168–316

  5. Drive 1,518 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Essencar car 1,518 km
    14h 38m
    €240–347

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus Alsa
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N1153
    27h 20m
    €113–206

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Essen, Germany?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 27h 20m.

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