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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 23h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Santander to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Santander and Karlsruhe is 1513 km. The road distance is 1422.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Karlsruhe without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 32m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 13h 32m to get from Santander to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Santander to Karlsruhe is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Santander to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Karlsruhe is 1422 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Santander to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Santander to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 818+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Karlsruhe by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Paris
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe HbfTgv
13h 32m
€137–372
Fly Santander Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)SDR - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
13h 12m
€91–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe central train stationFlixBus N1151
23h 15m
€104–170
Drive 1,422.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Karlsruhe1,422.1 km
13h 43m
€224–323
Fly Santander Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)SDR - FKB
8h 15m
€110–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
14h 17m
€154–345
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station
3. Take the train from Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe2
27h 5m
€118–175
Fly Santander Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)SDR - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 38m
€116–400
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)BIO - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
7h 54m
€105–276

Santander to Karlsruhe by bus, train, foot, and subway

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13h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,513.3 km
Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a bus from Santander to Karlsruhe central train station via Bordeaux in around 23h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Eurowings fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) 6 times a week.

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