The distance between Marbella and Santander is around 1,028km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Marbella to Santander by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santander → Marbella if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Málaga then Granada and then to Santander.
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Take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.
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There are several options for getting from Marbella to Santander by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Marbella and Santander is around 1,028km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Marbella and Santander by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marbella to Santander is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Santander. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marbella to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Málaga and Granada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Avanza Grupo, ALSA, Transportes Comes, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Marbella and Santander. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marbella and Santander. The distance is around 1,038km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Santander is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 13h 55m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Bus via Bilbao Intermodal | 16h 35m | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 55m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Transportes Comes
Socibus
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.