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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Italy is to fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Italy is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Italy. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Termini via Bordeaux, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.

How far is it from Santander to Italy?

The distance between Santander and Italy is 1071 km. The road distance is 1773.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Italy without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 20h 35m and costs €330 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Santander to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Italy bus from?

Santander to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Italy?

The best way to get from Santander to Italy is to bus which takes 28h 22m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Santander to Italy bus arrive?

Santander to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Santander to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Italy is 1774 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Santander to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21707+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Italy 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
2h 52m
€72–176
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SDR - BLQ
2h 17m
€55–180
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
20h 35m
€337–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
28h 22m
€135–261
Drive 1,773.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Romecar 1,773.6 km
17h 6m
€284–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain 8902
30h 7m
€176–265
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lourdes to Roma Ostiensetrain
30h 39m
€228–398
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lourdes to Roma Ostiensetrain
31h 3m
€225–388

Santander to Italy by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

20h 35mAverage Duration

€337Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Italy.

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Distance: 1,070.8 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Italy?

You can take a bus from Santander to Termini via Bordeaux, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 28h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice a week.

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