What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Saint-Étienne via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Santander and Saint-Étienne is 830 km. The road distance is 937 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Saint-Étienne without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs €80 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Saint-Étienne bus from?

Santander to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Saint-Étienne train from?

Santander to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €370 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Santander to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Santander to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Santander to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Saint-Étienne is 937 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Santander to Saint-Étienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Saint-Étienne?

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Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

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Santander to Saint-Étienne - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Santander and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Saint-Étienne by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SDR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 16m
€115–364
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
15h 4m
€66–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N1157
14h 15m
€84–133
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
14h 47m
€191–369
Drive 937 km
1. Drive from Santander to Saint-Étiennecar 937 km
9h 12m
€154–222

Santander to Saint-Étienne by bus

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Distance: 830.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Saint-Étienne via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 47m.

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