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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Genoa is to bus via Nice Airport (NCE) which costs €95 - €180 and takes 23h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Genoa is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Genoa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop via Bilbao Intermodal, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.

How far is it from Santander to Genoa?

The distance between Santander and Genoa is 1031 km. The road distance is 1275.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 21h 34m and costs €240 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Santander to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Genoa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Genoa train from?

Santander to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Genoa?

The best way to get from Santander to Genoa is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €420 and takes 21h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Santander to Genoa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Genoa train arrive?

Santander to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Genoa is 1275 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Santander to Genoa.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Genoa?

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

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Where can I stay near Genoa?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Genoa by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane SDR - GOA
5h 54m
€79–284
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
21h 34m
€243–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
22h 50m
€96–182
Drive 1,275.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Genoacar 1,275.3 km
12h 23m
€204–294
Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
6h 44m
€81–242
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BIO - GOA
10h 4m
€100–371
Bus via Nice Airport (NCE)
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus 798 / ...
23h 2m
€96–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lourdes to Genova Brignoletrain
23h 23m
€167–297

Santander to Genoa by train

7Weekly Trains

21h 34mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Genoa.

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Distance: 1,030.8 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Genoa, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Genova P.Za Principe via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, and Ventimiglia in around 21h 34m.

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