There are 5 ways to get from Zumaia to Santander by train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zumaia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
4h 28m€13–23Train, bus via Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 23
cheapest- Take the train from Zumaia to San Lorentzo-Ermuatrain E1
- Take the bus from Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 23 to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
4h 34m€12–23Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Zumaia to Santandercar 172.3 km
1h 56m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
4h 44m€19–34Train
- Take the train from Zumaia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
6h 27m€12–20
Zumaia to Santander by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zumaia to Santander is to train and bus via Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 23 which costs €11 - €24 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Zumaia to Santander is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Zumaia to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zumaia - Txomin Agirre Kalea 1 and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bixkonde, Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Zumaia to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zumaia and arriving at Santander via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Zumaia and Santander is 178 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Zumaia to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €13 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Zumaia to Santander, including transfers.
Zumaia to Santander bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea station.
Zumaia to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zumaia station.
The best way to get from Zumaia to Santander is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Zumaia, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Zumaia - Txomin Agirre Kalea 1 to Santander E.A. via Bixkonde, Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zumaia to Santander via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Bilbao in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zumaia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zumaia to San Lorentzo-Ermua
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- 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
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- infobizkaibus@bizkaia.eus
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 23 to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Zumaia to Santander bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Zumaia to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zumaia to Santander is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Zumaia to Santander.
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