There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Pasaia by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Donostia - Mirakruz Kalea 26
best- Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus 783B
3h€15–25Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 1m€15–36Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Pasaiacar 202.5 km
2h 13m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
3h 20m€17–27Bus via Herrera 42
- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 36m€18–32
Santander to Pasaia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pasaia is to bus via Donostia - Mirakruz Kalea 26 which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Pasaia is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Pasaia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Pasai San Pedro - Esnabide Kalea 6 via Donostia - Mirakruz Kalea 26. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Pasaia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Altza-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Santander and Pasaia is 203 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Pasaia without a car is to bus via Donostia - Mirakruz Kalea 26 which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Santander to Pasaia, including transfers.
Santander to Pasaia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Pasaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Pasaia is to bus via Donostia - Mirakruz Kalea 26 which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pasaia, Basque Country, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián once a week. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Altza-Donostia via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 7h 1m.
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
- €8–23
- 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Pasaia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Pasaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Pasaia is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Santander to Pasaia.
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