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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Heerlen is to bus and train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 23h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Heerlen is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Bilbao Intermodal, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Heerlen via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Bruxelles Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.

How far is it from Santander to Heerlen?

The distance between Santander and Heerlen is 1246 km. The road distance is 1407.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Heerlen without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 14h 12m and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Santander to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Santander to Heerlen is to train which takes 21h 34m and costs €220 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 26h 4m.

Where does the Santander to Heerlen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Heerlen is 1408 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Santander to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Santander to Heerlen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Heerlen by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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 Eindhoven Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SDR - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlen
6h 45m
€112–377
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to BilzenIc / ...
23h 57m
€60–156
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
14h 12m
€152–457
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HeerlenS43
18h 26m
€123–297
Drive 1,407.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Heerlen1,407.8 km
13h 31m
€251–362
Fly Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclined
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlen
5h 18m
€105–226
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
8h 24m
€102–256
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf79
21h 34m
€229–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Aachen station west
26h 4m
€116–191

Santander to Heerlen by bus and train

9Weekly Services

14h 12mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,246 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Santander to Heerlen via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 21h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Heerlen, Zandweg via Bilbao Intermodal, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Aachen station west, and Aachen, Ponttor in around 26h 4m.

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