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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Portbou is to train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Portbou via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Santander to Portbou?

The distance between Santander and Portbou is 715 km. The road distance is 725.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Portbou without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 54m and costs €70 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Santander to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Portbou train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Portbou?

The best way to get from Santander to Portbou is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 54m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Santander to Portbou train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Portbou is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Santander to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 5742+ hotels available in Portbou.

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

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

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

Fly from Santander Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
4h 23m
€42–216
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain Avn / ...
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain R11
9h 54m
€71–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Figueres - Estación de Autobusesbus 602
13h 32m
€83–182
Drive 725.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Portboucar 725.8 km
8h 30m
€111–161
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 31m
€46–196
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
14h 39m
€49–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Boutrain Ter
14h 52m
€78–120

Santander to Portbou by train

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9h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.6 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Portbou via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Girona in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Portbou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Figueres - Estación de Autobuses, and Figueres in around 13h 32m.

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