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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €260 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Santander. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Santander via Palermo, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Santander. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Santander via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 21m.

How far is it from Sicily to Santander?

The distance between Sicily and Santander is 1729 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Santander without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 43h 58m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Sicily to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Santander bus from?

Sicily to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Santander train from?

Sicily to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Santander?

The best way to get from Sicily to Santander is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 43h 58m, you could also train, which costs €210 - €420 and takes 44h 21m.

Where does the Sicily to Santander bus arrive?

Sicily to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Sicily to Santander train arrive?

Sicily to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1935+ hotels available in Santander.

Sicily to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car

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

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

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Santander Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santander Airport (SDR)CTA - SDR
7h 16m
€67–263
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Santander
33h 9m
€261–411
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeaux
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
43h 58m
€123–341
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
44h 21m
€215–411
Fly Palermo Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Santander Airport (SDR)PMO - SDR
9h 24m
€94–315
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CTA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 27m
€81–251
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airport798 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bilbao
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
46h 20m
€134–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.
2d 1h
€125–190

Sicily to Santander by bus

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43h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,729.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Santander via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Bordeaux in around 43h 58m.

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