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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tropea is to bus and train which costs €110 - €170 and takes 41h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tropea is to fly and train which takes 10h 53m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Tropea?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tropea. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Tropea via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Ventimiglia and Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 12m.

How far is it from Santander to Tropea?

The distance between Santander and Tropea is 1844 km. The road distance is 2350.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Tropea without a car is to bus and train via Padova which takes 35h 48m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Santander to Tropea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tropea train from?

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

Where does the Santander to Tropea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Tropea?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tropea is 2351 km. It takes approximately 23h 15m to drive from Santander to Tropea.

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

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Where can I stay near Tropea?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Tropea.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Tropea by bus, plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), car, or night train

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

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)BIO - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropea
12h 11m
€119–457
Fly from Santander Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)SDR - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropea
10h 53m
€103–356
Bus, train via Padova
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the train from Padova to Lamezia Terme C.Fr
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to TropeaRe
35h 48m
€136–294
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Ventimiglia
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to PiacenzaIc
5. Take the train from Piacenza to TropeaIc
39h 12m
€234–402
Drive 2,350.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tropea2,350.9 km
23h 15m
€370–534
Bus, night train
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 Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
3. Take the night train from Torino Porta Nuova to TropeaIni
39h 38m
€157–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Lamezia Terme Train Station
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to TropeaRe
41h 15m
€111–169
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airport
3. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Battipaglia
4. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to TropeaRe
41h 28m
€164–330

Santander to Tropea by train

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39h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,843.7 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Tropea via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Ventimiglia, and Piacenza in around 39h 12m.

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