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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Mainz is to bus which costs €70 - €180 and takes 21h 35m.

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 47m and costs €150 - €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 and arriving at Mainz central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

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 2m.

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 15h 46m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Santander 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 47m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 21h 35m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €490 and takes 22h 2m.

Where does the Santander to Mainz bus arrive?

Santander to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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 train ticket from Santander to Mainz?

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

Book your Santander to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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, night train, 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)SDR - FRA
4h 47m
€150–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to ParisFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationN90 / ...
21h 35m
€71–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim HbfIce
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS6
15h 46m
€151–555
Drive 1,482.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Mainz1,482.7 km
14h 46m
€234–338
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 49m
€111–260
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
8h 45m
€115–352
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Mainz HbfNj
16h 47m
€173–581
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfTgv
22h 2m
€197–487
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
28h 11m
€73–395

Santander to Mainz by bus, train, and foot

9Weekly Services

15h 46mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,221.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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 to Mainz central train station via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 35m.

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