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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Loiola is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Loiola is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Loiola?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Loiola?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Loiola. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Loiola-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Santander to Loiola?

The distance between Santander and Loiola is 200 km. The road distance is 199 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Loiola without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €35.

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

The bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Santander to Loiola bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Loiola train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Loiola?

The best way to get from Santander to Loiola is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Santander to Loiola bus arrive?

Santander to Loiola bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to Loiola train arrive?

Santander to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Loiola?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Loiola is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Santander to Loiola.

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

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Where can I stay near Loiola?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Loiola.

Santander to Loiola - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Loiola by bus, train (Renfe), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
2h 50m
€16–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
6h 31m
€15–31
Drive 199 km
1. Drive from Santander to Loiolacar 199 km
2h 9m
€32–46
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
3h 16m
€20–33

Santander to Loiola by bus

26Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Loiola.

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Distance: 200.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Loiola, Basque Country, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Loiola-Donostia via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 31m.

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