Rome2Rio

How to get fromSantander to Niceby plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car

Find Transport to Nice

See all options

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

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane SDR - NCE
    4h 32m
    €73–280

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
    17h 27m
    €237–371

  3. Bus via Toulouse

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus
    18h 58m
    €81–135

  4. Drive  1,081.1 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Nicecar car 1,081.1 km
    10h 21m
    €175–252

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airportbus bus FlixBus N1155
    19h 39m
    €96–155

Santander to Nice by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Santander to Nice.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 898.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Transavia France 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 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There