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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Sicily is to fly which costs €95 - €170 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €95 - €170.

How far is it from Santander to Sicily?

The distance between Santander and Sicily is 1730 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Sicily without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 26m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Santander to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sicily bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Sicily?

The best way to get from Santander to Sicily is to fly which takes 12h 12m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 43h 52m.

Where does the Santander to Sicily bus arrive?

Santander to Sicily bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Sicily.

Santander to Sicily - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santander and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 52m.

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Sicily by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SDR - CTA
12h 12m
€52–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
33h 12m
€263–426
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain
3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
43h 26m
€199–374
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
44h 58m
€190–427
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SDR - PMO
6h 32m
€96–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
43h 52m
€98–193
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the bus from Turin to Genoabus 501 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
2d 1h
€141–262
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FSbus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
4. Take the bus from Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines to Palermo-Via Libertàbus
2d 2h
€127–178

Santander to Sicily by train and bus

7Weekly Services

43h 26mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,730.2 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Sicily, Italy?

Ryanair, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Piazza Boiardo via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 43h 52m.

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