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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €75 - €190 and takes 24h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Leeuwarden is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leeuwarden via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Airport Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.

How far is it from Santander to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Santander and Leeuwarden is 1381 km. The road distance is 1615.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Leeuwarden without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 16h 54m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Santander to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Leeuwarden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Leeuwarden train from?

Santander to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Santander to Leeuwarden is to bus which takes 24h 23m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €850 and takes 24h 24m.

Where does the Santander to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Santander to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Santander to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Santander to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Leeuwarden is 1616 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Santander to Leeuwarden.

Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 722+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Leeuwarden by plane, train, bus, car ferry, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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 from Santander Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SDR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
7h 39m
€130–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to DrachtenN44 / ...
24h 23m
€76–189
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
16h 54m
€213–605
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orly 4
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
23h 1m
€157–502
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hague
4. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Leeuwarden
47h 41m
€123–455
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BIO - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
9h 16m
€114–357
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Schiphol Airport
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
24h 24m
€276–812
Drive 1,615.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leeuwarden1,615.9 km
15h 58m
€288–415

Santander to Leeuwarden by bus and train

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16h 54mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,380.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Santander to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 24h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Leeuwarden via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Airport Charles de Gaulle, and Schiphol Airport in around 24h 24m.

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