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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Nice is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Nice. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Albert 1er via Bilbao and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Nice. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Nice Ville via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Santander to Nice?

The distance between Santander and Nice is 898 km. The road distance is 1081.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Nice without a car is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Santander to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Nice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Nice?

The best way to get from Santander to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €260 and takes 17h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 19h 49m.

Where does the Santander to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Nice is 1081 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Santander to Nice.

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 10342+ hotels available in Nice.

Santander to Nice - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Nice by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SDR - NCE
5h 40m
€52–211
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
17h 19m
€159–257
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charles
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
17h 29m
€67–365
Drive 1,081.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Nice1,081.1 km
10h 16m
€171–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice AirportFlixBus N1155
19h 49m
€65–157

Santander to Nice by train

7Weekly Trains

17h 19mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Nice Ville via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Marseille St Charles in around 17h 19m.

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