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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 19h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lille. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lille via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Santander to Lille?

The distance between Santander and Lille is 1135 km. The road distance is 1211.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lille without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 12h 2m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Santander to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lille bus from?

Santander to Lille bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Santander to Lille bus arrive?

Santander to Lille bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Santander to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lille is 1211 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Santander to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Lille by plane, train, bus, 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 Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
4h 28m
€93–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 20m
€43–105
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandresTgv
12h 2m
€106–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandres7660
12h 9m
€109–240
Drive 1,211.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lille1,211.2 km
11h 41m
€190–275
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
7h 20m
€99–348
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 9m
€78–268
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
8h 21m
€88–290
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to LilleFlixBus N743
18h 45m
€68–165

Santander to Lille by bus, foot, train, and subway

39Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,134.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Lille, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Lille via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 18h 45m.

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