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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Montbrison is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €50 - €80 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Montbrison is to drive which takes 9h 3m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at E. Baune via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Châteaucreux Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Montbrison via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

How far is it from Santander to Montbrison?

The distance between Santander and Montbrison is 987 km. The road distance is 897 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Montbrison without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 15h and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 15h to get from Santander to Montbrison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Montbrison bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Montbrison train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Montbrison?

The best way to get from Santander to Montbrison is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 15h and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Santander to Montbrison bus arrive?

Santander to Montbrison bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to Montbrison train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Montbrison?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Montbrison is 897 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Santander to Montbrison.

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

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Where can I stay near Montbrison?

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Santander to Montbrison - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Montbrison by bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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.

Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
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1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San SebastiánAlsa
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de FranceUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
15h
€50–80
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
16h 18m
€147–381
Drive 897 km
1. Drive from Santander to Montbrison897 km
9h 3m
€142–205
Fly Santander Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
12h 21m
€100–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Saint-ÉtienneFlixBus N1157
15h 55m
€73–114
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)BIO - CFE
3. Take the train from Aulnat Aeroport to Thiers
4. Take the bus from Thiers to Montbrison
12h 36m
€136–649
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIO - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
12h 23m
€106–245
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
11h 31m
€112–344

Santander to Montbrison by bus

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Distance: 987.1 km
Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to E. Baune via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France, and Châteaucreux Gare routière in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Montbrison via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 16h 18m.

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