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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Marseille is to bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Marseille is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs €80 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Marseille via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Santander to Marseille?

The distance between Santander and Marseille is 1601 km. The road distance is 920.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 13h 44m to get from Santander to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Marseille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Marseille train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Marseille?

The best way to get from Santander to Marseille is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 15h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Santander to Marseille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Marseille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Marseille is 920 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Santander to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Marseille?

Book your Santander to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4258+ hotels available in Marseille.

Santander to Marseille - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Marseille by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles9725
13h 44m
€130–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to MarseilleFlixBus N1137 / ...
15h 40m
€43–145
Drive 920.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Marseille920.2 km
8h 53m
€146–211
Fly from Santander Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SDR - MRS
8h 43m
€81–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the train from Uribarri-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charles
16h 3m
€71–362
Bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to IrunAlsa
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 23m
€67–105
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BIO - MRS
8h 45m
€77–235

Santander to Marseille by train (Renfe)

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13h 44mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,601.1 km
Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Santander to Marseille St Charles via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Marseille via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 15h 40m.

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