There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Sames by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus, line 42 bus via Bilbao
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the bus from Place des Basques to Villagebus 42
7h 17m€20–36Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Peyrehoradetrain Ter
9h 29m€44–80Drive 278.7 km
- Drive from Santander to Samescar 278.7 km
2h 57m€44–63Bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Place des Basques to Villagebus 42
7h 32m€21–44
Santander to Sames by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Sames is to bus and line 42 bus via Bilbao which costs €19 - €40 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Sames is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Sames. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Village via Bilbao and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Santander and Sames is 296 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Sames without a car is to bus and line 42 bus via Bilbao which takes 7h 17m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Santander to Sames, including transfers.
Santander to Sames bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
The best way to get from Santander to Sames is to bus and line 42 bus via Bilbao which takes 7h 17m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 29m.
Santander to Sames bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Sames is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Santander to Sames.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Sames, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Village via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Bayonne, and Place des Basques in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Sames via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Peyrehorade in around 9h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Peyrehorade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 5 47 75 76 64
- Website
- txiktxak.fr
Bus from Place des Basques to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- txiktxak.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
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