There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Ainhoa by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
4h€22–44Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
8h 1m€63–101Drive 249.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Ainhoacar 249.6 km
2h 48m€40–57Bus via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 49m€40–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ainhoa is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Ainhoa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ainhoa. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Irun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ainhoa. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Santander and Ainhoa is 255 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Ainhoa without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Santander to Ainhoa, including transfers.
Santander to Ainhoa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Ainhoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Ainhoa is to bus which takes 4h and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Ainhoa, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ainhoa via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and St Jean De Luz Ciboure in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Ainhoa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Irun station.
Santander to Ainhoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ainhoa is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Santander to Ainhoa.
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