What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg-Octeville and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Rennes and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cherbourg-Octeville and Santander?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Santander via Portsmouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Santander is 1150 km. The road distance is 1054.1 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

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How do I travel from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 55m and costs €210 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander bus from?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander bus arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander is 1054 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2120+ hotels available in Santander.

Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ORY - SDR
7h 32m
€126–430
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
18h 27m
€60–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
13h 55m
€215–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
17h 22m
€69–110
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry Fr Cer-Gb Pme
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry Gb Pme-Es Sdr
39h 30m
€277
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
10h 20m
€120–336
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
10h 27m
€172–418
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
16h
€201–432
Drive 1,054.1 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Santandercar 1,054.1 km
11h 17m
€170–246

Cherbourg-Octeville to Santander by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 1,150.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Bilbao, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 17h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cherbourg to Santander via Portsmouth in around 39h 30m.

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