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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tarifa is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 18h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tarifa is to fly and car ferry which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Tarifa via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to Tarifa?

The distance between Santander and Tarifa is 920 km. The road distance is 1013.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Tarifa without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 21m and costs €65 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Santander to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tarifa bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Tarifa?

The best way to get from Santander to Tarifa is to bus via Salamanca which takes 16h 50m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Santander to Tarifa bus arrive?

Santander to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Santander to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tarifa is 1014 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Santander to Tarifa.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 966+ hotels available in Tarifa.

Santander to Tarifa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Tarifa by plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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 Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane SDR - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
5h 47m
€128–353
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BIO - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
4. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifabus
8h 18m
€51–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifabus
11h 21m
€68–215
Bus via Salamanca
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus Alsa
16h 50m
€85–115
Drive 1,013.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tarifacar 1,013.6 km
10h 19m
€158–229
Fly Santander Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane SDR - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifabus
6h 16m
€76–250
Fly Santander Airport to Jerez Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane SDR - XRY
2. Take the train from La Parra to Bahia Surtrain
3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
5h 57m
€102–339
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
13h 4m
€68–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarifabus Irun
18h 35m
€63–95

Santander to Tarifa by train and bus

10Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Tarifa.

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Distance: 919.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Tarifa via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 16h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Tarifa via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Algeciras, and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo in around 13h 4m.

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