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

The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Santander is to train and bus via Bilbao which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vichy to Santander is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Vichy and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Santander. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Santander via Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Vichy to Santander?

The distance between Vichy and Santander is 864 km. The road distance is 843.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vichy to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Bilbao which takes 14h and costs €65 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 14h to get from Vichy to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vichy to Santander train from?

Vichy to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.

Where does the Vichy to Santander train arrive?

Vichy to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Vichy to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Santander is 844 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Vichy to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Vichy to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

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Vichy to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Vichy to Santander by train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or plane

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Train, bus via Bilbao
best
1. Take the train from Vichy to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
14h
€69–108
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vichy to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
14h 15m
€59–182
Train
1. Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
16h 8m
€149–357
Drive 843.5 km
1. Drive from Vichy to Santander843.5 km
8h 2m
€133–192
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR)LYS - SDR
9h 24m
€107–310
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 15m
€110–331
Train to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
2. Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CFE - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 28m
€131–636
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Vichy to Paris Bercy
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ORY - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 10m
€70–254

Vichy to Santander by train and bus

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14hAverage Duration

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Distance: 864.3 km
Duration: 14h

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

You can take a train from Vichy to Santander via Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 16h 8m.

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