There are 6 ways to get from Modena to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BLQ - SDR
5h 2m€64–221Train, bus via Antony
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
20h 36m€298–554Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Nord to Cluses Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Cluses to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
25h 45m€124–210Drive 1,512 km
- Drive from Modena to Santandercar 1,512 km
14h 39m€241–348Train
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
22h 51m€295–519Train, bus
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Padovatrain 8928 / ...
- Take the bus from Padova to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
27h 20m€137–201
Modena to Santander by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Santander is to fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Santander. However, there are services departing from Modena Nord and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Cluses and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Santander. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Santander via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.
The distance between Modena and Santander is 1256 km. The road distance is 1512 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 20h 36m and costs €290 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Modena to Santander, including transfers.
Modena to Santander bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Modena Nord station.
Modena to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 25h 45m, you could also train, which costs €290 - €550 and takes 22h 51m.
What companies run services between Modena, 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 Modena Nord to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Cluses and Bilbao Intermodal in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–430
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cluses to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Santander bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Cluses Gare Routiere station.
Modena to Santander train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Santander is 1512 km. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Modena to Santander.
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