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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Leeuwarden is to bus and train which costs €95 - €240 and takes 25h 56m.

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 - €260.

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 26h 6m.

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, Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.

How far is it from Santander to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Santander and Leeuwarden is 1381 km. The road distance is 1614.3 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 17h 9m and costs €200 - €550.

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 train which takes 24h 22m and costs €280 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 6m.

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 1614 km. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Santander to Leeuwarden.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 722+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Leeuwarden by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Fly Santander Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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
€133–259
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
25h 56m
€97–237
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
17h 9m
€205–547
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
22h 57m
€184–384
Drive 1,614.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leeuwarden1,614.3 km
16h
€284–409
Fly Santander Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SDR - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden
8h 51m
€134–377
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 17m
€116–280
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 Marne La Vallee ChessyTgv
4. Take the train from Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy to Schiphol Airport
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
24h 22m
€288–744
Bus
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 / ...
26h 6m

Santander to Leeuwarden by bus and train

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17h 9mAverage Duration

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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 train from Santander to Leeuwarden via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, and Schiphol Airport in around 24h 22m. Alternatively, 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 26h 6m.

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