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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to bus and fly and train which costs €90 - €360 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €90 - €450.

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 Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Santander to Leipzig?

The distance between Santander and Leipzig is 1583 km. The road distance is 1894.7 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 19h 26m and costs €290 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m 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 Estación de autobuses de 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, bus or fly from Santander to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Santander to Leipzig is to bus which takes 28h 25m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €450 and takes 5h 23m, you could also train, which costs €430 - €850 and takes 25h 21m.

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 1895 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m 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?

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Santander to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Santander to Leipzig by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BIO - LEJ
9h 49m
€143–388
Fly Santander Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SDR - LEJ
5h 23m
€94–442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
19h 26m
€290–756
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
28h 25m
€155–257
Drive 1,894.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leipzigcar 1,894.7 km
18h 29m
€303–437
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BIO - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
11h 33m
€161–484
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BIO - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
9h 6m
€94–360
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
10h 51m
€167–486
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
19h 48m
€285–756
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
25h 21m
€432–814
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig Central Stationtrain
30h 57m
€194–398

Santander to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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19h 26mAverage Duration

€290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,583.3 km
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leipzig central train station via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 28h 25m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Norwegian Air UK ltd, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) once daily.

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