There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Milan by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
2h 58m€52–186Bus, train via Antony
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
17h 52m€299–485Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
20h 52m€107–191Drive 1,336.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Milancar 1,336.6 km
14h 29m€215–310Fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane SDR - LIN
4h 44m€156–262Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SDR - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
5h 35m€72–310Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
20h 49m€270–449Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
21h 46m€134–218Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
28h 11m€149–200
Santander to Milan by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Milan is to bus which costs €100 - €200 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Milan is to fly and train which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Milan. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Milan. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Milano Centrale via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
The distance between Santander and Milan is 1070 km. The road distance is 1336.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Milan without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 52m and costs €290 - €490.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Santander to Milan, including transfers.
Santander to Milan bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Milan is to bus which takes 20h 52m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 4h 44m, you could also train, which costs €270 - €450 and takes 20h 49m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Milan, Italy?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 20h 52m. Alternatively, Iberia, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Santander Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Milan bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Milan is 1337 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Santander to Milan.
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