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How to get fromSantander to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santander Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SDR - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    16h 40m

  2. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BIO - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    19h 48m
    $321–991

  3. Fly Santander Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SDR - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    18h 12m
    $435–1,352

  4. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane BIO - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    20h 50m

  5. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MAD - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    18h 52m
    $722–1,414

Santander Airport (SDR) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,690.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Santa Marta. However, you can fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, then take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39. Alternatively, you can fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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