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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Faro is to bus via Salamanca which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Faro is to fly and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs €60 - €310.

How far is it from Santander to Faro?

The distance between Santander and Faro is 914 km. The road distance is 968.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Faro without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 54m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Santander to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Faro bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Faro?

The best way to get from Santander to Faro is to bus via Salamanca which takes 17h 35m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Santander to Faro bus arrive?

Santander to Faro bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Faro?

Faro is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 4:43 AM in Santander and 3:43 AM in Faro.

Can I drive from Santander to Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Faro is 969 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Santander to Faro.

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

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Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 3768+ hotels available in Faro.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santander and Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Faro. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Faro via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Faro 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 Seville Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)SDR - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
7h 4m
€63–302
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)BIO - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
8h 57m
€40–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to HuelvaAlv / ...
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Faro
11h 54m
€83–207
Bus via Salamanca
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
17h 35m
€69–138
Drive 968.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Faro968.6 km
10h 3m
€153–221
Fly Santander Airport to Faro Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO)SDR - FAO
8h 52m
€99–260
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BIO - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Faro
9h 58m
€62–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses
3. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
18h 40m
€54–137

Santander to Faro by train and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Faro, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO) once daily.

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