There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m€20–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 37m€18–42Drive 229 km
- Drive from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luzcar 229 km
2h 27m€37–53Bus via Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
4h 25m€19–30
Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to bus via Estación de autobuses de Santander which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Saint-Jean-de-Luz via San Sebastián - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Santander and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 231 km. The road distance is 229 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, including transfers.
Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 7h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Santander to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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