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 €13 - €140 and takes 12h.

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 1m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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 40m.

How far is it from Santander to Tours?

The distance between Santander and Tours is 782 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 10h 7m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m 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 12h and costs €13 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 13h 40m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Tours.

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

There are 8 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 E.A. to Irunbus
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 7m
€108–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
12h
€14–136
Drive 760 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tourscar 760 km
7h 31m
€120–173
Fly Santander Airport 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
7h 1m
€88–339
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m
€53–81
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 40m
€106–229
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 57m
€88–285
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 37m
€124–379

Santander to Tours by bus and train

26Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.3 km
Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal in around 12h. 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 40m.

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