There are 6 ways to get from Tarbes to Santander by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tarbes to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
7h 9m€26–45Bus via Pau
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
8h 14m€24–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Tarbes to Hendayetrain
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 54m€38–67Drive 389.6 km
- Drive from Tarbes to Santandercar 389.6 km
3h 50m€61–88Train, bus via Bilbao
- Take the train from Tarbes to Hendayetrain
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 52m€34–59Train
- Take the train from Tarbes to Hendayetrain
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
11h 44m€32–51
Tarbes to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarbes to Santander is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tarbes to Santander is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarbes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarbes to Santander. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at Santander via Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Tarbes and Santander is 402 km. The road distance is 389.6 km.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Tarbes to Santander, including transfers.
Tarbes to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.
Tarbes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tarbes station.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Santander is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Tarbes, France and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Tarbes to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tarbes to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 11h 44m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Tarbes to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Tarbes to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Pau to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–17
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €2–17
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More Questions & Answers
Tarbes to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Tarbes to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarbes to Santander is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Tarbes to Santander.
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