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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Porto is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Porto is to bus and fly which takes 6h and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Porto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander and arriving at Porto. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Porto?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Porto. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Porto Campanha via Palencia and Vigo Guixar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Santander to Porto?

The distance between Santander and Porto is 685 km. The road distance is 608.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Porto without a car is to train and bus and towncar which takes 9h 53m and costs €270 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Santander to Porto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Porto bus from?

Santander to Porto bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Porto train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Porto?

The best way to get from Santander to Porto is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via León, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €320 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Santander to Porto bus arrive?

Santander to Porto bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Porto?

Porto is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 11:47 PM in Santander and 10:47 PM in Porto.

Where does the Santander to Porto train arrive?

Santander to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.

Can I drive from Santander to Porto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Porto is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Santander to Porto.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Porto?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Porto by train, bus, towncar, train (Renfe), 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.

Train, bus, towncar
best
1. Take the train from Santander to ValladolidAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Bragança
3. Take a town car from Bragança to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
9h 53m
€278–337
Bus via León
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LeonAlsa
2. Take the bus from León to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
10h 15m
€29–71
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to PalenciaAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Palencia to Vigo GuixarAlv
3. Take the train from Vigo Guixar to Porto CampanhaIc
13h 26m
€73–123
Drive 608.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Porto608.2 km
6h 33m
€96–139
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)BIO - OPO
6h
€41–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to PortoFlixBus 783 / ...
10h 50m
€30–80
Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)SDR - OPO
6h 12m
€70–316
Fly Santander Airport to Vigo, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Vigo (VGO)SDR - VGO
2. Take the train from Vigo Guixar to Porto Campanha
9h 3m
€118–374

Santander to Porto by train (Renfe)

3Weekly Trains

13h 26mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.7 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Porto, Portugal?

You can take a train from Santander to Porto Campanha via Palencia and Vigo Guixar in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã via Leon and León in around 10h 15m.

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