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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 24h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €350.

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 28m.

How far is it from Santander to Rotterdam?

The distance between Santander and Rotterdam is 1228 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 28m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 6m to drive from Santander to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 823+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SDR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€92–342
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
22h 42m
€60–200
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
13h 28m
€127–410
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
38h 14m
€179–959
Fly Santander Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SDR - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
€106–344
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 48m
€94–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
24h 28m
€62–147
Drive 1,424.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rotterdamcar 1,424.6 km
14h 6m
€252–363

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

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13h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,228.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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 28m.

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