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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Santander is to train and fly and bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Santander. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Toulon and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from Italy to Santander?

The distance between Italy and Santander is 1219 km. The road distance is 1772.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Marseille which takes 27h and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Italy to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Santander bus from?

Italy to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Bus or fly from Italy to Santander?

The best way to get from Italy to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the Italy to Santander bus arrive?

Italy to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.

Can I drive from Italy to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Santander is 1773 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Italy to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2245+ hotels available in Santander.

Italy to Santander - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Italy to Santander by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BLQ - SDR
4h 27m
€60–200
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
7h 23m
€39–161
Train, bus via Marseille
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fa / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
27h
€281–502
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain 8900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Padova to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
29h 4m
€182–265
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Rome Termini Piazza Indipendenza to Port of Civitavecchiabus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
33h 4m
€186–294
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MXP - SDR
4h 38m
€54–185
Fly Turin Caselle Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRN - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
7h 31m
€62–261
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
7h 47m
€53–192
Fly Naples Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NAP - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
7h 35m
€60–218
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
29h 8m
€172–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus
2. Take the bus from Toulon to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
29h 43m
€140–252
Drive 1,772.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Santandercar 1,772.8 km
17h 10m
€283–409

Italy to Santander by train and bus

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Distance: 1,219.3 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Italy and Santander, Spain?

Ryanair, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Toulon, Bilbao, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 29h 43m.

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