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 €75 - €180 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 5h 48m and costs €75 - €310.

How far is it from Santander to Faro?

The distance between Santander and Faro is 802 km. The road distance is 968.7 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 34m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Salamanca, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 17h 35m.

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 5:40 AM in Santander and 4:40 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 4m 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 4143+ 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, train, bus, 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 to Faro Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane SDR - FAO
6h 15m
€86–287
Fly to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane SDR - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Farobus
5h 48m
€75–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
11h 34m
€110–238
Bus via Salamanca
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus
17h 35m
€80–173
Drive 968.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Farocar 968.7 km
10h 4m
€154–222
Train, bus via Madrid
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Sevilla - Estacion Santa Justatrain
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
12h 10m
€120–228
Train, bus via Huelva
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huelvatrain Alv / ...
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Tavirabus
13h 24m
€126–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbonbus
3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus
18h 55m
€92–186

Santander to Faro by train and bus

13Weekly Services

11h 34mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Ryanair, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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