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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Venlo is to bus and train which costs €70 - €190 and takes 25h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Venlo is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Venlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Venlo station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Venlo Station via Bilbao, Brussels-North train station and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Venlo?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Blerick via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Airport Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.

How far is it from Santander to Venlo?

The distance between Santander and Venlo is 1200 km. The road distance is 1460.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Venlo without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 18h 31m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Santander to Venlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Venlo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Venlo train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Venlo?

The best way to get from Santander to Venlo is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €800 and takes 23h 53m.

Where does the Santander to Venlo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Venlo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Venlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Venlo is 1461 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Santander to Venlo.

Where can I stay near Venlo?

There are 541+ hotels available in Venlo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Venlo by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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

Fly Santander Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SDR - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Blerick
6h 11m
€107–338
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to BilzenIc / ...
4. Take the train from Maastricht to Roermond
25h 33m
€72–187
Bus, train via Bordeaux
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Schiphol Airport
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Blerick
18h 31m
€188–639
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Eindhoven Station823 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Station023
25h 25m
€77–171
Drive 1,460.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Venlo1,460.5 km
14h 8m
€259–374
Fly Santander Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SDR - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlo
6h 29m
€110–331
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIO - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlo
8h 6m
€98–245
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Schiphol Airport
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Blerick
23h 53m
€274–797

Santander to Venlo by bus and train

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18h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,200.3 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Venlo, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Venlo Station via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Brussels-North train station, and Eindhoven Station in around 25h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Blerick via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Airport Charles de Gaulle, and Schiphol Airport in around 23h 53m.

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