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 €95 - €180 and takes 22h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €100 - €420.

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 Intermodal and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.

How far is it from Santander to Rotterdam?

The distance between Santander and Rotterdam is 1195 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 14h 9m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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.

Bus or fly from Santander to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Santander to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 22h 57m.

How long is the flight from Santander to Rotterdam?

There is no direct flight from Santander Airport Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 40m and has one stopover.

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 9m to drive from Santander to Rotterdam.

Which airlines fly from Santander Airport Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport Airport?

Ryanair UK, Volotea, Vueling Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Santander Airport Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 843+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Rotterdam by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 3m
€100–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
22h 57m
€97–175
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 Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 9m
€281–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
22h 11m
€112–221
Drive 1,424.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rotterdamcar 1,424.6 km
14h 9m
€250–361
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 2m
€99–312
Fly Santander Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane SDR - RTM
3h 40m
€100–420
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 37m
€100–283

Santander to Rotterdam by bus and train

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14h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,195.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Ryanair, Transavia Holland, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Rotterdam Central Station via Bilbao Intermodal and Brussels-North train station in around 22h 57m.

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