There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Hondarribia 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 Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus 7783
3h 34m€17–27Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 26m€18–37Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Hondarribiacar 217.4 km
2h 22m€34–49Bus via Donostia - Gipuzkoa Plaza 10
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Donostia - Gipuzkoa Plaza 10 to Hondarribia - Donostia Kalea 2, Madalengainbus Bi03
4h 13mBus 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 / ...
4h 22m€20–30
Santander to Hondarribia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Hendaia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Santander and Hondarribia is 220 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Hondarribia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Santander to Hondarribia, including transfers.
Santander to Hondarribia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Hondarribia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Hondarribia, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián twice a week. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ville via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia in around 7h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- 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
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Bus from Donostia - Gipuzkoa Plaza 10 to Hondarribia - Donostia Kalea 2, Madalengain
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Lur-e-01_ekialdebus Garraio Taldea Sl
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Hondarribia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Hondarribia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Hondarribia is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Santander to Hondarribia.
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