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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Mainz is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €180 and takes 23h 50m.

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 5h 32m and costs €140 - €320.

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 Intermodal and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

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 Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

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 via Antony which takes 16h 6m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 5h 32m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 23h 50m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €410 and takes 20h 48m.

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 Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Mainz is 1483 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Santander to Mainz.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Mainz by plane, bus, train, 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 Santander Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SDR - FRA
5h 32m
€144–316
Bus via Paris
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
23h 50m
€45–175
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
16h 6m
€207–429
Drive 1,482.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Mainzcar 1,482.7 km
14h 55m
€229–330
Fly Santander Airport to Hahn, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Hahn (HHN)plane SDR - HHN
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlagbus
7h 45m
€90–288
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
6h 54m
€106–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
17h 16m
€117–243
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1 / ...
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
20h 48m
€225–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Luxembourgbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mainz central train stationbus
24h 15m
€79–144

Santander to Mainz by bus and train

1Weekly Services

16h 6mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,221.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt (FRA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Mainz central train station via Bilbao Intermodal and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 23h 50m.

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