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 €50 - €200 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 €50 - €200.

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 24m.

How far is it from Santander to Italy?

The distance between Santander and Italy is 1213 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 train and bus which takes 27h 10m and costs €220 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 28h 24m.

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 2m to drive from Santander to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21746+ hotels available in Italy.

Santander to Italy - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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 Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane SDR - FLR
5h 5m
€89–253
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SDR - BLQ
2h 17m
€50–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Narbonnebus
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
6. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
27h 10m
€224–471
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 24m
€134–258
Drive 1,773.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Romecar 1,773.6 km
17h 2m
€278–402
Bus, train via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain 8902
30h 7m
€181–265
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 Roma Ostiensetrain
33h 59m
€229–404

Santander to Italy by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

27h 10mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,213.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Italy?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Termini via Bordeaux, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 28h 24m.

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