How far is it from Santander to French Alps?

The distance between Santander and French Alps is 938 km.

How do I travel from Santander to French Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to French Alps without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 16h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santander to French Alps?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Santander to French Alps, including transfers.

Where can I stay near French Alps?

There are 1492+ hotels available in French Alps.

Santander to French Alps - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to French Alps by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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 Geneva International Airport, bus, travel
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SDR - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
3. Walk from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to French Alps
6h 51m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
4. Walk from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to French Alps
16h 32m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Geneva - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
4. Walk from Chamonix to French Alps
20h 52m
Fly Santander Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
3. Walk from Chamonix to French Alps
9h 51m
Fly Santander Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)SDR - TRN
2. Take the bus from Turin to Courmayeur
3. Walk from Courmayeur to French Alps
8h 31m
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
4. Walk from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to French Alps
8h 28m
Bus, travel via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annecy
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix
4. Walk from Chamonix to French Alps
21h 16m
Bus, travel via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Chambery Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
4. Walk from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to French Alps
26h 26m

Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 937.7 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and French Alps, France?

There is no direct connection from Santander to French Alps. However, you can fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Geneva Airport Bus Stop, take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station, then travel to French Alps. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to French Alps via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet in around 16h 32m.

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