What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Zumaia?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zumaia is to bus and train via Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 54 which costs €12 - €26 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Zumaia?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zumaia is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Zumaia?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Zumaia - Txomin Agirre Kalea 1 via Bilbao Intermodal and Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea, Pilartxo-enea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Zumaia?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Zumaia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Santander to Zumaia?

The distance between Santander and Zumaia is 194 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Zumaia without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Zumaia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €19 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Zumaia?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Santander to Zumaia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zumaia bus from?

Santander to Zumaia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zumaia train from?

Santander to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Zumaia?

The best way to get from Santander to Zumaia is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Santander to Zumaia bus arrive?

Santander to Zumaia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Zumaia train arrive?

Santander to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Zumaia?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zumaia is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Santander to Zumaia.

Where can I stay near Zumaia?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Zumaia.

Santander to Zumaia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Zumaia by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilguneabus Do01
3h 37m
€19–33
Bus, train via Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 54
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Gipuzkoa Etorbidea 54bus
3. Take the train from San Lorentzo-Ermua to Zumaiatrain E1
4h 4m
€12–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the train from Matiko-Bilbao to Zumaiatrain E1
4h 36m
€14–26
Drive 173.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Zumaiacar 173.3 km
1h 55m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Zumaiatrain E1
5h 38m
€13–30

Santander to Zumaia by bus and foot

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Zumaia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Zumaia - Txomin Agirre Kalea 1 via Bilbao Intermodal, Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea, and Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea, Pilartxo-enea in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Zumaia via Bilbao and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao in around 5h 38m.

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