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 / ...
4h 16m€17–27Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 23m€18–37Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Hondarribiacar 217.4 km
2h 22m€36–51Bus 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 54m€21–30
Santander to Hondarribia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Hondarribia is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 16m.
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 16m.
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 23m.
The distance between Santander and Hondarribia is 222 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 16m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 16m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Hondarribia, 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 Ville via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia in around 7h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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