There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Royan by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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 Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
9h 19m€63–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
- Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
11h 38m€52–83Bus, 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 Saintestrain Ter
10h 45m€86–151Drive 552.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Royancar 552.4 km
5h 41m€90–130Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 19m€115–313Train
- 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 Saintestrain Ter
14h 7m€83–156Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SDR - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
21h 21m€123–445Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
10h 11m€145–306
Santander to Royan by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Royan is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Royan is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Royan. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Royan. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Royan via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Santander and Royan is 593 km. The road distance is 552.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Royan without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 19m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Santander to Royan, including transfers.
Santander to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Royan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Royan is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Royan, France?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to ROY Gare Intermodale via Bordeaux and Gare routière in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Royan via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Saintes in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–260
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Flights from Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–390
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Santander to Royan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Royan is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Santander to Royan.
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