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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Poitiers by bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus bus 7783
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    7h 58m
    €84–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 10m
    €54–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    12h 54m
    €106–180

  4. Drive  661 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Poitierscar car 661 km
    6h 41m
    €121–175

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SDR - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train
    9h 26m
    €125–354

  6. Bus, train via Estación de autobuses de Santander

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus 783
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    8h 33m
    €84–132

  7. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus bus 7783
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus bus FlixBus S703 / ...
    9h 15m
    €59–87

  8. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SDR - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    8h 48m
    €154–346

Santander to Poitiers by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Poitiers via Bordeaux in around 9h 15m.

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