There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Hernani by bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
3h 26m€17–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Errekalde-Donostiatrain E1
6h 34m€14–30Drive 197.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Hernanicar 197.4 km
2h 8m€33–47Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
3h 56m€21–30
Santander to Hernani by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Hernani is to train which costs €13 - €30 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Hernani is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Hernani. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Hernani - Txirrita Kalea 8 via Donostia - Urbieta 28. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Hernani. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Errekalde-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Santander and Hernani is 211 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Hernani without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Santander to Hernani, including transfers.
Santander to Hernani bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Hernani train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Hernani is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €30 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Hernani, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Hernani - Marieluts Auzoa 6 via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Errekalde-Donostia, and Errekalde Añorga 2 in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Santander to Hernani bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Hernani train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Hernani is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Santander to Hernani.
There are 1355+ hotels available in Hernani.









