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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Poitiers via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Poitiers via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Santander to Poitiers?

The distance between Santander and Poitiers is 682 km. The road distance is 661 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Poitiers without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 5m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Santander to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Poitiers bus from?

Santander to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Poitiers train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €450 and takes 14h 20m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

How long is the flight from Santander to Poitiers?

There is no direct flight from Santander Airport Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 20h 20m and has one stopover.

Where does the Santander to Poitiers bus arrive?

Santander to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Santander to Poitiers train arrive?

Santander to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Poitiers is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Santander to Poitiers.

Which airlines fly from Santander Airport Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport Airport?

Volotea, Iberia, Ryanair UK and Ryanair offer flights from Santander Airport Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Poitiers?

Book your Santander to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 783+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Santander to Poitiers - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Poitiers by bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
9h 5m
€68–137
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus FlixBus S703 / ...
9h 55m
€42–72
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
13h 41m
€91–199
Drive 661 km
1. Drive from Santander to Poitierscar 661 km
6h 41m
€105–152
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane SDR - PIS
14h 20m
€120–450
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 10m
€48–71
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 48m
€113–309

Santander to Poitiers by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 681.5 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Poitiers via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) 5 times a week.

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