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 - €270 and takes 10h 25m.

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 56m and costs €85 - €800.

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 E.A. via Palermo, Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, San Sebastián / Donostia and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 41m.

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 1735 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 train which takes 44h 21m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 56m and costs €85 - €800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €550 and takes 44h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 46h 41m.

Where does the Sicily to Santander bus arrive?

Sicily to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin 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 1990+ hotels available in Santander.

Sicily to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car

There are 7 ways to get from Sicily to Santander by plane, car ferry, car, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), or bus

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 Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santander Airport (SDR)CTA - SDR
7h 56m
€86–757
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
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 25m
€81–266
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
€266–411
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
€223–510
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 18m
€159–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Turin
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to San Sebastian Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
46h 41m
€139–262
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertà to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines
2. Take the bus from Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Padua Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Padova to Santander
2d 1h
€121–195

Sicily to Santander by train

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44h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,735.5 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Santander via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 44h 21m.

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