There are 5 ways to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Logroñobus ALSA - Sder-Barn. / ...
4h 15m€21–30Bus via Bilbao
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Stationbus L17
5h 11m€17–26Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Logronotrain Alv
7h 45m€30–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander-SDR to Logroño220.6 km
2h 30mDrive 220.6 km
- Drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Logroñocar 220.6 km
2h 30m€35–51
Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja is to bus via Bilbao which costs €16 - €26 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander and arriving at Logroño via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Logrono via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Santander Airport (SDR) and La Rioja is 244 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja, including transfers.
Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Santander Airport (SDR), Spain and La Rioja, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Logroño 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander to Logrono via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Santander, Bilbao, and Bilbao-Abando in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Logrono
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander-SDR to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Logroño station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rioja.
There are 756+ hotels available in La Rioja.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander Airport (SDR) and La Rioja. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.