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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Rota is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rota is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Rota?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Rota. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Rota via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Jerez de la Frontera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

How far is it from Santander to Rota?

The distance between Santander and Rota is 827 km. The road distance is 937.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Rota without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Santander to Rota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Rota bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Rota?

The best way to get from Santander to Rota is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Salamanca, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 16h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €340 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Santander to Rota bus arrive?

Santander to Rota bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Santander to Rota?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Rota is 937 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Santander to Rota.

Where can I stay near Rota?

There are 3390+ hotels available in Rota.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Rota by plane, bus, train (Renfe), 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 Santander Airport to Seville Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)SDR - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
6h 6m
€70–272
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)BIO - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
7h 59m
€51–166
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa MariaAlv
11h 9m
€86–196
Bus via Salamanca
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Salamanca, Estación de AutobusesAlsa
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Jerez De La FronteraAlsa
16h 15m
€65–143
Drive 937.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rota937.4 km
9h 24m
€149–214
Fly Santander Airport to Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Jerez Airport (XRY)SDR - XRY
7h 21m
€86–331
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Jerez Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Jerez Airport (XRY)BIO - XRY
7h 23m
€77–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa MaríaIrun
18h 15m
€59–99

Santander to Rota by train and bus (Renfe)

12Weekly Services

11h 9mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Rota, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Rota via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Puerto De Santa Maria, and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Rota via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Jerez de la Frontera in around 16h 15m.

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