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How to get fromSantander to Calaisby plane, train, bus, car ferry, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Calais by plane, train, bus, car ferry, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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  1. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane SDR - CRL
    2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    6h 27m
    €77–309

  2. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train Tgv
    14h 27m
    €222–423

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus bus FlixBus 783
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 1700 / ...
    17h 45m
    €106–174

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    38h 25m
    €146–720

  5. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SDR - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train
    6h 11m
    €130–356

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    17h 55m
    €213–421

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    20h 57m
    €122–233

  8. Drive 1,243.3 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Calaiscar car 1,243.3 km
    12h 46m
    €197–284

Santander to Calais by bus, foot, and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,228.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Calais via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Calais Ville via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Lille Flandres in around 17h 55m.

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