There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Estoril by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
4h 47m€64–242Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guardabus
- Take the train from Guarda to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Ic / ...
14h 30m€61–147Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Cascaisbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 15m€64–99Drive 852 km
- Drive from Santander to Estorilcar 852 km
8h 6m€132–191Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
17h 7m€86–183Bus via Cais Sodré
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbon Sete Riosbus FlixBus N1156
18h 43m€68–134
Santander to Estoril by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Estoril is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Estoril is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Estoril. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Estoril via Bilbao and CascaiShopping. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Estoril. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Estoril via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Abrantes, Lisboa Oriente and Alcantara - Mar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
The distance between Santander and Estoril is 719 km. The road distance is 852 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Estoril without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Santander to Estoril, including transfers.
Santander to Estoril bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Estoril train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Estoril is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 15m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 17h 7m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Estoril, Portugal?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Estoril via Bilbao, Cascais, and CascaiShopping in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Marrakech
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Guarda to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
- Urban - Single Ticket
- €12–15
- Regional - Single Ticket
- €20–27
- Intercity - Single Ticket
- €30–45
- Alfa Pendular - Single Ticket
- €35–55
Train from Badajoz to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–30
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
- Urban - Single Ticket
- €6–7
- Regional - Single Ticket
- €10–13
- Intercity - Single Ticket
- €16–20
- Alfa Pendular - Single Ticket
- €21–30
Train from Abrantes to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–28
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
- Urban - Single Ticket
- €5–7
- Regional - Single Ticket
- €9–12
- Intercity - Single Ticket
- €14–19
- Alfa Pendular - Single Ticket
- €20–28
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Valladolid to Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Cascais
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Estoril bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Estoril is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 8:29 AM in Santander and 7:29 AM in Estoril.
Santander to Estoril train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Estoril is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Santander to Estoril.
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