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

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Santander is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 18h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to Santander. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at Santander E.A. via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Tarifa to Santander?

The distance between Tarifa and Santander is 910 km. The road distance is 1018.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarifa to Santander without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Tarifa to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Santander bus from?

Tarifa to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarifa station.

Train or bus from Tarifa to Santander?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Santander is to bus via Salamanca which takes 16h 45m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Tarifa to Santander bus arrive?

Tarifa to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Santander is 1018 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Tarifa to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tarifa to Santander by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, 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 to Málaga Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane AGP - SDR
5h 27m
€74–292
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AGP - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 7m
€49–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
2. Take the train from Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station to Estación de Atochatrain
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
11h 24m
€71–207
Bus via Salamanca
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
16h 45m
€82–139
Drive 1,018.1 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to Santandercar 1,018.1 km
10h 16m
€158–229
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane TNG - SDR
7h 2m
€125–354
Bus, train to Jerez Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain
3. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane XRY - SDR
5h 50m
€90–337
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Dos Hermanastrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane SVQ - SDR
7h 21m
€75–255
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
13h 36m
€54–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Bilbao Intermodalbus Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
18h 50m
€68–94

Tarifa to Santander by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 45mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Tarifa to Santander E.A. via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarifa to Santander via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 36m.

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