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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Mainz is to bus and train via Paris which costs €55 - €190 and takes 26h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Mainz central train station via Bilbao and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon TGV and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.

How far is it from Santander to Mainz?

The distance between Santander and Mainz is 1222 km. The road distance is 1482.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 32m and costs €170 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Santander to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Mainz?

The best way to get from Santander to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 15m, you could also train, which costs €250 - €370 and takes 22h 6m.

Where does the Santander to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Mainz train arrive?

Santander to Mainz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Mainz is 1483 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Santander to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Santander to Mainz - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Mainz by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)

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Fly Santander Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt (FRA)SDR - FRA
4h 49m
€149–274
Bus, train via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercy
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Kaiserslautern Bus Station
4. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof
5. Take the train from Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof to Mainz, HauptbahnhofRe3
26h 29m
€55–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
16h 32m
€175–577
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Luxembourg
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mainz central train station335
24h 15m
Drive 1,482.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Mainz1,482.7 km
14h 46m
€231–334
Fly Santander Airport to Hahn, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Hahn (HHN)SDR - HHN
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag
6h 35m
€106–325
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)BIO - FRA
6h 51m
€111–271
Fly Santander Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SDR - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
6h 29m
€121–361
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 StrasbourgTgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
17h 44m
€196–644
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurt84
22h 6m
€259–367

Santander to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

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16h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,221.8 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt (FRA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Mainz central train station via Bilbao and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 24h 15m.

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