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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Saintes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Saintes via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Saintes via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Santander to Saintes?

The distance between Santander and Saintes is 558 km. The road distance is 546.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Saintes without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 59m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Santander to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Saintes train from?

Santander to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Saintes?

The best way to get from Santander to Saintes is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Santander to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Saintes train arrive?

Santander to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Saintes is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Santander to Saintes.

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 638+ hotels available in Saintes.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
8h 59m
€45–93
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus
10h 10m
€36–70
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
10h 5m
€65–165
Drive 546.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Saintescar 546.1 km
5h 19m
€87–125
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 58m
€90–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saintesbus
9h 2m
€42–79
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
13h 49m
€63–161
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 55m
€94–360

Santander to Saintes by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 558.5 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Saintes via Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Saintes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 13h 49m.

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