There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert by plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane SDR - LEI
3h 41m€163–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Puerto Lumbrerasbus
- Take the bus from Puerto Lumbreras to Minihollywood Oasysbus
19h 24m€95–133Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viatortrain Alv
11h 39m€169–251Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Almeríabus Vac-216
13h 48m€97–166Drive 910.8 km
- Drive from Santander to Tabernas Desertcar 910.8 km
9h 53m€147–212
Santander Airport (SDR) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 19h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €160 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tabernas Desert. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Almería via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tabernas Desert. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Huercal-Viator via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Santander and Tabernas Desert is 765 km. The road distance is 910.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs €160 - €260.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert, including transfers.
Santander to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Tabernas Desert is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 11h 39m, you could also bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €95 - €170 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Tabernas Desert, Spain?
Iberia flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Almería Airport (LEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Tabernas Desert via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Huercal-Viator in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–320
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Puerto Lumbreras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Puerto Lumbreras to Minihollywood Oasys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Santander to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tabernas Desert is 911 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Santander to Tabernas Desert.
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