There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Rome by plane, train, 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 to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SDR - FCO
5h 32m€69–216Train, bus
- Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
23h 43m€358–571Bus, train via Chambéry
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
25h 19m€199–328Drive 1,773.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Romecar 1,773.6 km
17h 6m€286–414Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SDR - CIA
6h 5m€97–361Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
28h€150–248Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
- Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
29h 17m€171–265Bus via Bonneville
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Clusesbus
- Take the bus from Bonneville to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
32h 29m€141–213
Santander to Rome by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Rome is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Rome. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
The distance between Santander and Rome is 1358 km. The road distance is 1773.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Rome without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 43m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Santander to Rome, including transfers.
Santander to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 28h.
Santander to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Rome is 1774 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Santander to Rome.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Rome, Italy?
Vueling Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 28h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Santander Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €95–360
Flights from Santander Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–370
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Basurto Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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