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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Quimper is to bus and train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Quimper is to fly and train which takes 8h 1m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via Bilbao, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Quimper?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Quimper via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.

How far is it from Santander to Quimper?

The distance between Santander and Quimper is 715 km. The road distance is 974 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Quimper without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 14h 1m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Santander to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Quimper bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Quimper train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Quimper?

The best way to get from Santander to Quimper is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 19h 39m.

Where does the Santander to Quimper bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Quimper train arrive?

Santander to Quimper train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Quimper?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Quimper is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Santander to Quimper.

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

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Quimper.

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

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

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

Fly Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
8h 1m
€101–359
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lorientbus 761
4. Take the train from Lorient to Quimpertrain Ter
17h 55m
€70–161
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Quimpertrain Tgv
14h 1m
€233–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
4. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus Stationbus
17h 20m
€88–131
Drive 974 km
1. Drive from Santander to Quimpercar 974 km
9h 50m
€153–221
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIO - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain
11h 51m
€150–323
Fly Santander Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane SDR - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain
8h 48m
€143–548
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantestrain
5. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
19h 39m
€151–344

Santander to Quimper by bus and train

26Weekly Services

14h 1mAverage Duration

€233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Quimper, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Quimper - Bus Station via Bilbao, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 17h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Quimper via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Nantes in around 19h 39m.

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