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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tignes is to bus via Lyon which costs €65 - €190 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tignes is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 31m and costs €120 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Tignes?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Tignes - Val Claret via Bilbao Intermodal and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Santander to Tignes?

The distance between Santander and Tignes is 1016 km. The road distance is 1183.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Tignes without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 46m and costs €190 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Santander to Tignes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tignes bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Tignes bus arrive?

Santander to Tignes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Santander to Tignes?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tignes is 1183 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Santander to Tignes.

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

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Where can I stay near Tignes?

There are 8451+ hotels available in Tignes.

Santander to Tignes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Tignes by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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

Fly from Santander Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SDR - GVA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
8h 31m
€121–461
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret
20h 5m
€68–190
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bourg St MauriceTgv
17h 46m
€194–486
Drive 1,183.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tignes1,183.4 km
12h 4m
€186–269
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 8m
€114–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambéry
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourg St MauriceTer
22h 57m
€110–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Chambery Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chambéry to Tignes
26h
€84–149

Santander to Tignes by bus and train

4Weekly Services

17h 46mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016.1 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Tignes - Val Claret via Bilbao Intermodal and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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