How to travel from Santander to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Santander and Cádiz is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Cádiz by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train via Madrid-Chamartin

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Cadiz.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Cadiz.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance946km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Santander to Cádiz by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Santander and Cádiz is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 799km (497 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Santander and Cádiz by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Cádiz is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Cádiz. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santander and Cádiz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santander and Cádiz. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Santander and Cádiz. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Cádiz. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Santander and Cádiz. The distance is around 946km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Cádiz is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Transport options from Santander to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 20m
€235($235)
every 4 hours953km (592 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar
8h 30m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,077km (669 miles)
Train8h 40m
€80($80)
every 20 mins1,076km (669 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
€95($95)
once daily986km (612 miles)
Bus via Bilbao17h 30m
€110($110)
4 times a day1,208km (750 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€175($175)
on demand946km (588 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

The following major airports near Cádiz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz