What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay is to drive which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Le Puy-en-Velay?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via Bilbao and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Le Puy-en-Velay?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

How far is it from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

The distance between Santander and Le Puy-en-Velay is 916 km. The road distance is 854.8 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay without a car is to bus via Saint-Étienne which takes 16h 43m and costs €75 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay bus from?

Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay train from?

Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

The best way to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay is to bus via Saint-Étienne which takes 16h 43m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €410 and takes 17h 8m.

Where does the Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay bus arrive?

Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay train arrive?

Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay?

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Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
9h 52m
€117–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Le Puy-en-Velay
18h 20m
€68–175
Bus via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne
3. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velay
16h 43m
€78–124
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
5. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En VelayTer
17h 8m
€148–407
Drive 854.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay854.8 km
9h 37m
€135–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to ArvantTer
4. Take the train from Arvant to Le Puy En VelayTer
17h 20m
€115–239

Santander to Le Puy-en-Velay by bus

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16h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 915.6 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Le Puy-en-Velay, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Le Puy En Velay via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Saint-Étienne, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 16h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Le Puy En Velay via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 17h 8m.

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