What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to France?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to France is to bus via Bilbao which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to France?

The fastest way to get from Santander to France is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €55 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to France. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and France?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to France. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cité via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Montparnasse Bienvenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Santander to France?

The distance between Santander and France is 778 km. The road distance is 994.5 km.

How do I travel from Santander to France without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to France without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 49m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Santander to France?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Santander to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to France bus from?

Santander to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to France train from?

Santander to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to France?

The best way to get from Santander to France is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €55 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 13h 46m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Santander to France bus arrive?

Santander to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Santander to France train arrive?

Santander to France train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to France is 994 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Santander to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21954+ hotels available in France.

Santander to France - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to France by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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Fly to Paris Orly Airport
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SDR - ORY
2h 23m
€59–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
9h 49m
€153–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
13h 46m
€91–132
Drive 994.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Pariscar 994.5 km
9h 48m
€163–235
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SDR - TLS
3h 55m
€69–291
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
13h 8m
€149–268
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 13m
€62–136

Santander to France by bus and train

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Distance: 777.9 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and France?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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