There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Hondarribia by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- 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 E27 / ...
4h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 25m€15–33Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Hondarribiacar 217.4 km
2h 22m€35–51Bus 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 32m€21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to train which costs €14 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Hondarribia - Donostia Kalea 2, Madalengain via Donostia - Gipuzkoa Plaza 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Santander and Hondarribia is 224 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 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Santander to Hondarribia, including transfers.
Santander to Hondarribia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de 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 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Hondarribia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Hondarribia - Donostia Kalea 2, Madalengain via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Donostia - Gipuzkoa Plaza 10 in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Gernikako Arbola, Puente Maria Kristina zubia, and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia in around 7h 25m.
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Hondarribia bus services, operated by ALSA, 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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