There are 3 ways to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Markina-Xemein to Bilbao Intermodalbus A3915 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
3h 50m€11–16Train
- Take the train from Ermua to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
6h 12m€13–30Drive 148.8 km
- Drive from Markina-Xemein to Santandercar 148.8 km
1h 44m€24–34
Markina-Xemein to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Markina-Xemein to Santander. However, there are services departing from Markina-Xemein and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Markina-Xemein to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ermua and arriving at Santander via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Markina-Xemein and Santander is 156 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander, including transfers.
Markina-Xemein to Santander bus services, operated by BizkaiBus, depart from Markina-Xemein station.
Markina-Xemein to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Ermua station.
The best way to get from Markina-Xemein to Santander is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Markina-Xemein, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Markina-Xemein to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Markina-Xemein to Santander via Kaltxango, Ermua, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Ermua to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- 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
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Markina-Xemein to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Markina-Xemein to Santander bus services, operated by BizkaiBus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Markina-Xemein to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markina-Xemein to Santander is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Markina-Xemein to Santander.
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