There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Zadar by plane, bus, train, 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 to Zadar Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane SDR - ZAD
9h 5m€75–303Bus, train
- 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zadarbus
31h 25m€339–588Drive 2,038.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Zadarcar 2,038.4 km
22h 12m€325–469Fly to Split Airport, bus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SDR - SPU
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 40m€186–291Bus, train via Lugano
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the train from Angouleme to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the bus from Lugano to Zadarbus
32h 25m€367–810Bus via Maribor
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
35h 35m€278–1,740Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
39h 57m€454–1,080Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
40h 19m€260–1,139
Santander to Zadar by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zadar is to fly which costs €75 - €310 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Zadar is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs €75 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Zadar bus station via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
The distance between Santander and Zadar is 1548 km. The road distance is 2038.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Zadar without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 25m and costs €330 - €600.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Santander to Zadar, including transfers.
Santander to Zadar bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Zadar is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Maribor, which costs €270 - €1800 and takes 35h 35m.
Santander to Zadar bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zadar is 2038 km. It takes approximately 22h 12m to drive from Santander to Zadar.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Zadar, Croatia?
Ryanair and Vueling Airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Zadar bus station via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Zagreb in around 35h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Zadar Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Zadar Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–310
Flights from Santander Airport to Split Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–330
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–290
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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