There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Espelette by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
5h 58m€20–40Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
9h 10m€20–43Drive 250.8 km
- Drive from Santander to Espelettecar 250.8 km
2h 47m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 50m€24–41Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 1m€22–39
Santander to Espelette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Espelette is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Espelette. 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 9h 10m.
The distance between Santander and Espelette is 257 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Espelette without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 5h 58m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Santander to Espelette, including transfers.
Santander to Espelette bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Espelette is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 5h 58m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Espelette, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 9h 10m.
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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Espelette bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Espelette is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Santander to Espelette.
There are 2302+ hotels available in Espelette.