There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Niort by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from Santander to BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to NiortFlixBus N721 / ...
9h 20m€36–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Niort
10h€34–122Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to PoitiersTgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to NiortTer
15h 34m€77–229Drive 617.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Niort617.5 km
5h 56m€98–141
Santander to Niort by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Niort is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Niort is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Niort. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Niort via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Niort. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Niort via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Santander and Niort is 618 km. The road distance is 617.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Niort without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 20m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Santander to Niort, including transfers.
Santander to Niort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Niort train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Niort is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 20m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Niort, France?
You can take a bus from Santander to Niort via Bordeaux in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Niort via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Poitiers in around 15h 34m.
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- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
- Schedules at
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am/horarios
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Niort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Santander to Niort train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Niort is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Santander to Niort.
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