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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Essen is to bus and train which costs €85 - €200 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Essen central train station via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Santander to Essen?

The distance between Santander and Essen is 1217 km. The road distance is 1518 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 18h 30m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Santander to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Essen bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Essen?

The best way to get from Santander to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 27h 37m.

Where does the Santander to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Essen is 1518 km. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Santander to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Santander to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Essen by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SDR - DUS
5h 7m
€113–341
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
6h 43m
€84–286
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
18h 30m
€242–489
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
24h 45m
€88–195
Drive 1,518 km
1. Drive from Santander to Essencar 1,518 km
14h 38m
€235–340
Fly Santander Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SDR - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€112–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Biarritz Intermodalbus
4. Take the train from Biarritz to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
19h 45m
€191–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationbus
27h 37m
€123–183

Santander to Essen by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

18h 30mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,217.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 27h 37m.

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