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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €55 - €170 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Bilbao and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.

How far is it from Santander to Rotterdam?

The distance between Santander and Rotterdam is 1321 km. The road distance is 1424.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 25m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Santander to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Rotterdam is 1425 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Santander to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Santander to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 823+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Santander to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BIO - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 50m
€89–282
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
23h 45m
€58–165
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
13h 25m
€177–512
Drive 1,424.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rotterdam1,424.6 km
14h
€255–369
Fly Santander Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SDR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 27m
€113–291
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 13m
€127–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station813 / ...
24h 29m
€71–197

Santander to Rotterdam by bus, train, foot, and subway

37Weekly Services

13h 25mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,320.5 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Rotterdam Central Station via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, and Brussels-North train station in around 24h 29m.

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