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How to get fromSantander to Royanby bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Royan by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus 783
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain train Ter
    9h 19m
    €63–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus bus
    11h 25m
    €53–85

  3. Bus, train via Irun

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    10h 22m
    €85–151

  4. Drive  552.4 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Royancar car 552.4 km
    5h 41m
    €91–131

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SDR - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    7h 42m
    €114–314

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    13h 44m
    €82–156

  7. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane SDR - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    23h 44m
    €124–445

  8. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SDR - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    9h 36m
    €145–315

Santander to Royan by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Royan, France?

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Royan via Bordeaux, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Royan via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Saintes in around 13h 44m.

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