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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tours is to bus via Poitiers which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tours is to fly and train which takes 7h 5m and costs €75 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tours. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Tours via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tours. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to Tours?

The distance between Santander and Tours is 763 km. The road distance is 760 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Tours without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 9m and costs €50 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Santander to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Tours train from?

Santander to Tours train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Tours?

The best way to get from Santander to Tours is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €300 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Santander to Tours bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Tours train arrive?

Santander to Tours train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tours is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Santander to Tours.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Tours.

Santander to Tours - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Tours 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 BordeauxFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
9h 9m
€51–237
Bus via Poitiers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
13h 30m
€41–129
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
10h 10m
€73–304
Drive 760 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tours760 km
7h 26m
€119–171
Fly Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
7h 5m
€78–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to ToursFlixBus N1193A
11h 15m
€58–85
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
13h 50m
€69–295
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 6m
€88–314
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 37m
€114–388

Santander to Tours by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Tours via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to St Pierre Des Corps via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 50m.

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