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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Vichy is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Vichy is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Vichy?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Vichy via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Santander to Vichy?

The distance between Santander and Vichy is 870 km. The road distance is 844.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Vichy without a car is to bus and train via Bilbao which takes 13h 45m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Santander to Vichy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Vichy train from?

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

Where does the Santander to Vichy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Vichy?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Vichy is 844 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Santander to Vichy.

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

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Where can I stay near Vichy?

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Santander to Vichy - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Vichy by bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or plane

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 via Bilbao
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Clermont-Ferrand
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to VichyTer
13h 45m
€68–114
Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
3. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Clermont Ferrand
4. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to VichyTer
14h 6m
€49–74
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to VichyTer
16h 19m
€143–382
Drive 844.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Vichy844.2 km
8h 1m
€134–194
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)BIO - CFE
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
10h 56m
€130–642
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to VichyTer
14h 5m
€58–149
Fly Santander Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
12h 16m
€110–356
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostia
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
11h 11m
€123–417
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Vichy
10h 20m
€72–252
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
11h 48m
€120–338

Santander to Vichy by bus and train

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13h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 869.9 km
Duration: 13h 45m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Vichy via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 16h 19m.

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