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 €85 - €200 and takes 19h 10m.

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 32m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Bilbao Intermodal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Santander to Lille?

The distance between Santander and Lille is 1130 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 7m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 49m 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 2143+ hotels available in Lille.

Santander to Lille - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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)plane SDR - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
4h 32m
€90–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
19h 10m
€86–192
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
12h 7m
€161–402
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain 7660
12h 22m
€138–347
Drive 1,211.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lillecar 1,211.2 km
11h 49m
€191–276
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 21m
€108–359
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 9m
€87–250

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

26Weekly Services

12h 7mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Lille - Europe Train Station via Bilbao Intermodal, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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