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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Santander is to bus which costs €14 - €120 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Santander is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Santander. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Santander. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

How far is it from Tours to Santander?

The distance between Tours and Santander is 761 km. The road distance is 759.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 16m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Tours to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Santander train from?

Tours to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Santander?

The best way to get from Tours to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which takes 10h 59m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Tours to Santander bus arrive?

Tours to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Tours to Santander train arrive?

Tours to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Tours to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Santander is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Tours to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tours to Santander?

Book your Tours to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Santander.

Tours to Santander - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Tours to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
9h 16m
€50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
11h 34m
€14–115
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
3. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santander
10h 20m
€74–212
Drive 759.7 km
1. Drive from Tours to Santander759.7 km
7h 29m
€121–174
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ORY - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 52m
€88–297
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Tours to BilbaoFlixBus N1193A
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
10h 59m
€58–85
Train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
13h 47m
€70–206
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)NTE - SDR
8h 38m
€91–319
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CDG - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 31m
€127–392
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)CDG - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
4. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santander
9h 37m
€189–508
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)ORY - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
4. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santander
9h 7m
€165–443

Tours to Santander by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 760.7 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Tours to Santander E.A. via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 13h 47m.

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