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 €65 - €210 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 €65 - €210.

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 E.A. and arriving at Termini via Barcelona - North Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Santander to Italy?

The distance between Santander and Italy is 1219 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 Lyon which takes 21h 18m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m 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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Italy?

The best way to get from Santander to Italy is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 28h 47m.

Where does the Santander to Italy bus arrive?

Santander to Italy bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 21498+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Italy by plane, bus, train, 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SDR - BLQ
2h 17m
€65–210
Bus, train via Lyon
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 - Palaiseau 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
21h 18m
€282–536
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 to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus
28h 47m
€126–218
Drive 1,773.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Romecar 1,773.6 km
17h 2m
€279–403
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane SDR - FLR
4h 55m
€99–229
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane SDR - LIN
4h 23m
€115–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
22h 5m
€242–436
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain 8902 / ...
29h 27m
€126–158
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 28m
€137–239

Santander to Italy by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

21h 18mAverage Duration

€282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,219.3 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Italy?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Termini via Bordeaux, Florence, Rome Tiburtina Bus station, and Tiburtina F.s. in around 28h 47m.

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