What is the cheapest way to get from Vila Real to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Vila Real to Santander is to bus via León which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vila Real to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Vila Real to Santander is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vila Real and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Vila Real to Santander. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Vila Real to Santander?

The distance between Vila Real and Santander is 578 km. The road distance is 525.9 km.

How do I travel from Vila Real to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Vila Real to Santander without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 49m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Vila Real to Santander?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Vila Real to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vila Real to Santander bus from?

Vila Real to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real station.

Where does the Vila Real to Santander bus arrive?

Vila Real to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Vila Real and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Vila Real. It is currently 12:52 PM in Vila Real and 1:52 PM in Santander.

Can I drive from Vila Real to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Vila Real to Santander is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Vila Real to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vila Real to Santander?

Book your Vila Real to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1835+ hotels available in Santander.

Vila Real to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and towncar

There are 8 ways to get from Vila Real to Santander by bus, train, car, towncar, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to Central de Camionagem de Mirandela
2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Mirandela to Valladolid
3. Take the train from Valladolid to SantanderAlv / ...
8h 49m
€51–105
Bus via León
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to León
2. Take the bus from Leon to Santander E.A.Alsa
9h 30m
€29–64
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Vila Real to Santander525.9 km
5h 45m
€84–120
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take a town car from Vila Real to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Santander Airport (SDR)OPO - SDR
7h 8m
€194–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to Bilbao IntermodalBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
9h 29m
€50–73
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga40 | Murça / ...
2. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga to Santander783B
12h 30m
€66–92
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take a town car from Vila Real to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)OPO - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 27m
€164–263
Towncar, bus to Vigo, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take a town car from Vila Real to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
2. Take the bus from Porto to Vigo
3. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Santander Airport (SDR)VGO - SDR
10h 15m
€220–484

Vila Real to Santander by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.3 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Vila Real, Portugal and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 9h 29m.

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