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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Portbou is to bus which costs €80 - €190 and takes 13h 32m.

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 5h 31m and costs €55 - €240.

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 49m.

How far is it from Santander to Portbou?

The distance between Santander and Portbou is 721 km. The road distance is 726 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 which takes 9h 49m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 which takes 9h 49m and costs €90 - €350. 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 27m to drive from Santander to Portbou.

Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 4981+ hotels available in Portbou.

Santander to Portbou - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Portbou by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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.

Fly from Santander Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)SDR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
3. Take the train from Girona to Portbou
5h 31m
€55–238
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BIO - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
4. Take the train from Girona to Portbou
7h 23m
€53–219
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to GironaAvn / ...
4. Take the train from Girona to PortbouR11
9h 49m
€92–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Figueres602
13h 32m
€83–182
Drive 726 km
1. Drive from Santander to Portbou726 km
8h 27m
€115–165
Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)OVD - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
5. Take the train from Girona to Portbou
9h 13m
€67–292
Bus, train via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-SantsAlv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to PortbouR11
13h 5m
€74–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Carcassonne
3. Take the train from Carcassonne to Port-BouTer
14h 45m
€76–192

Santander to Portbou by train

21Weekly Trains

9h 49mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Portbou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Figueres, and Figueres in around 13h 32m.

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