There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Lourdes by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
7h 5m€46–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 54m€31–53Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
10h 26m€46–90Drive 391.2 km
- Drive from Santander to Lourdescar 391.2 km
4h€64–93Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
10h 57m€47–91
Santander to Lourdes by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lourdes is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Lourdes is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Halles - Office de tourisme via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bastillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lourdes via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Santander and Lourdes is 397 km. The road distance is 391.2 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Lourdes without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 5m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santander to Lourdes, including transfers.
Santander to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Lourdes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Lourdes is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Santander to Lourdes via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Halles - Office de tourisme via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Tarbes, and Bastillac in around 8h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- 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 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
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Lourdes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lourdes is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Santander to Lourdes.
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