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

The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Hendaye and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Irun - Fermín Calbetón Kalea 3 and Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hendaye and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Hendaye to Santander. However, there are services departing from Les Deux Jumeaux and arriving at Santander via Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Hendaye to Santander?

The distance between Hendaye and Santander is 226 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hendaye to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €22 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Hendaye to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hendaye to Santander bus from?

Hendaye to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.

Where do I catch the Hendaye to Santander train from?

Hendaye to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.

Train or bus from Hendaye to Santander?

The best way to get from Hendaye to Santander is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Hendaye to Santander bus arrive?

Hendaye to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where does the Hendaye to Santander train arrive?

Hendaye to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Hendaye to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to Santander is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Hendaye to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

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Hendaye to Santander - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hendaye to Santander by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
4h 51m
€22–37
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
8h 24m
€15–37
Drive 219.3 km
1. Drive from Hendaye to Santandercar 219.3 km
2h 21m
€36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Irun to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Tuy / ...
5h 6m
€19–30
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
5h 15m
€18–31

Hendaye to Santander by train and bus

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Distance: 226.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Irun to Estación de autobuses de Santander 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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