There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Poitiers by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
8h 40m€68–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus FlixBus S703
9h 50m€50–80Bus, train via Irun
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
9h 47m€89–185Drive 661 km
- Drive from Santander to Poitierscar 661 km
6h 41m€106–152Fly
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane SDR - PIS
14h 5m€130–550Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 14m€56–99Train
- 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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
13h 31m€86–191
Santander to Poitiers by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Poitiers via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Poitiers via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Santander and Poitiers is 681 km. The road distance is 661 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Poitiers without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 40m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Santander to Poitiers, including transfers.
Santander to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Poitiers is to fly which takes 14h 5m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 50m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Poitiers, France?
Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Poitiers via Bordeaux in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport via Madrid, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–700
Flights from Santander Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport via Barcelona, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–600
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Santander Airport Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 20h 5m and has one stopover.
Santander to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Santander to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Poitiers is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Santander to Poitiers.
Ryanair UK, Ryanair, Iberia and two other airlines offer flights from Santander Airport Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport Airport.
Book your Santander to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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