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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Trieste is to bus and train which costs €70 - €160 and takes 27h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Trieste via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

How far is it from Santander to Trieste?

The distance between Santander and Trieste is 1474 km. The road distance is 1736.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 25h 33m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Santander to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Trieste train from?

Santander to Trieste train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Trieste?

The best way to get from Santander to Trieste is to train which takes 25h 33m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €330 and takes 7h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Santander to Trieste bus arrive?

Santander to Trieste bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to Trieste train arrive?

Santander to Trieste train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Trieste is 1737 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Santander to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Trieste?

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Santander to Trieste - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Trieste by plane, shuttle, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)SDR - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
6h 25m
€101–442
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
27h 43m
€74–157
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste CentraleFr
25h 33m
€243–522
Drive 1,736.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Trieste1,736.6 km
17h 57m
€272–393
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)SDR - TRS
7h 42m
€97–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste402 / ...
27h 51m
€77–134

Santander to Trieste by train

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25h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,474.3 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Santander to Trieste Centrale via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Torino Porta Susa in around 25h 33m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 3 times a week.

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