There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Perpignan by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, 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.
Fly Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
4h 20m€70–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
12h 34m€55–94Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
9h 49m€130–296Drive 673.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Perpignancar 673.4 km
7h 48m€110–158Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
7h 45m€58–205Fly Santander Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane SDR - PGF
5h 39m€132–509Bus, train
- 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 Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Perpignantrain Ter
12h 20m€111–192
Santander to Perpignan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Perpignan is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Perpignan is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Perpignan station. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Perpignan via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Santander and Perpignan is 735 km. The road distance is 673.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Perpignan without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €130 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Santander to Perpignan, including transfers.
Santander to Perpignan bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Perpignan is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €550 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Perpignan, France?
You can take a train from Santander to Perpignan via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Perpignan - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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 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 Perpignan bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Santander to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Perpignan is 673 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Santander to Perpignan.
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