What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Bilbao Intermodal, Gare Viaduc, Gare Routiere 2- Loudun and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

How far is it from Santander to Loire Valley?

The distance between Santander and Loire Valley is 605 km. The road distance is 738.9 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Loire Valley without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 11h 48m and costs €110 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Santander to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Loire Valley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Santander to Loire Valley is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 7m.

Where does the Santander to Loire Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Loire Valley is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Santander to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 757+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Santander to Loire Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Loire Valley by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
6h 43m
€110–297
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to SaumurTer
15h 21m
€108–345
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to SaumurTer
11h 48m
€112–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellay110
4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere 2- Loudun to Pole Balzac Gare Routiere - SaumurL2
15h 4m
Drive 738.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Loire Valley738.9 km
7h 32m
€117–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Aire d'échange du Bellay110
4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere 2- Loudun to Pole Balzac Gare Routiere - SaumurL2
17h 7m

Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Santander to Loire Valley via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 15h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Loire Valley via Bilbao Intermodal, Poitiers - Bus Station, Gare Viaduc, Gare Routiere 2- Loudun, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 17h 7m.

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