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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to bus which costs €85 - €210 and takes 31h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon TGV and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.

How far is it from Santander to Leipzig?

The distance between Santander and Leipzig is 1807 km. The road distance is 1894 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 45m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Santander to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to train which takes 25h 3m and costs €290 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 31h 10m.

Where does the Santander to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Leipzig is 1894 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Santander to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Santander to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Leipzig by plane, train, bus, car, train (Renfe), or night train

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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)SDR - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
7h 58m
€76–314
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 Erfurt Hbf82 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
18h 45m
€217–450
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Erfurt HbfIce
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
21h 33m
€144–349
Drive 1,894 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leipzig1,894 km
18h 20m
€297–429
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BIO - LEJ
10h 5m
€101–339
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BIO - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
10h 1m
€153–368
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BIO - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
8h 55m
€86–311
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 Frankfurt84
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
25h 3m
€291–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to ParisFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationN367 / ...
31h 10m
€88–206
Bus, night train
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 night train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Leipzig HbfNj
31h 49m
€147–408

Santander to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

18h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,807.3 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Leipzig Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Avignon TGV, and Frankfurt in around 25h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Leipzig central train station via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 31h 10m.

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