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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Portugal is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Portugal is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Portugal?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Sapadores via Bilbao and Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Portugal?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Santander to Portugal?

The distance between Santander and Portugal is 693 km. The road distance is 828.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Portugal without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 52m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Santander to Portugal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Portugal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Portugal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Portugal?

The best way to get from Santander to Portugal is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 46m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 33m.

Where does the Santander to Portugal bus arrive?

Santander to Portugal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Portugal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Portugal?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Portugal is 829 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Santander to Portugal.

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

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Where can I stay near Portugal?

There are 8903+ hotels available in Portugal.

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

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

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Fly Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
3h 55m
€64–229
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
6h
€41–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
3. Take the train from Castelo Branco to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Ic / ...
12h 52m
€59–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 46m
€66–99
Drive 828.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar 828.8 km
7h 57m
€130–188
Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
3h 57m
€59–204
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Re / ...
15h 33m
€83–158
Bus via Restauradores
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbon Sete Riosbus FlixBus N1156
17h 28m
€64–124

Santander to Portugal by train, foot, and bus

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12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 692.9 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Portugal?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Sapadores via Bilbao, Lisbon - Sete Rios, and Sete Rios in around 14h 46m.

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