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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tours is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 11h 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 3h 49m and costs €85 - €340.

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 Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Santander to Tours?

The distance between Santander and Tours is 977 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 and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Viajeros, 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 30m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 13h 37m.

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 Viajeros, 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 31m to drive from Santander to Tours.

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

Book your Santander to Tours bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Tours.

Santander to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Tours by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SDR - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3h 49m
€88–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toursbus
11h 30m
€48–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
9h
€81–171
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
10h 17m
€103–241
Drive 760 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tourscar 760 km
7h 31m
€120–172
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 3m
€91–355
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
12h 41m
€60–118
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
13h 37m
€101–241

Santander to Tours by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 976.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Tours via Bilbao Intermodal in around 11h 30m. 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 37m.

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