How to travel from Santander to Tenerife, Spain
The distance between Santander and Tenerife is around 2,041km (1,268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Tenerife by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tenerife → Santander if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santander (SDR) to Tenerife (TFN).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€365($365)
Binter Canarias
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Seville and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Huelva then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€640($640)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Tenerife
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Santander to Tenerife by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €245 ($245) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Santander and Tenerife is around 2,041km (1,268 miles).
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Santander and Tenerife by plane.
The quickest way to get from Santander to Tenerife is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Tenerife is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €245 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Santander and Tenerife. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Tenerife (TFN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santander and Tenerife. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Tenerife (TFN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Santander and Tenerife. Flights depart from Santander (SDR) and arrive at Tenerife (TFN). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Santander and Tenerife with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Binter Canarias, Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly between Santander and Tenerife. Flights depart from Santander (SDR) and and arrive into Tenerife (TFN). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Santander to Tenerife typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Santander (SDR) and and arrive into Tenerife (TFN).
The closest major airport to Tenerife is Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Tenerife. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) and La Gomera Airport (GMZ) (GMZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Santander to Tenerife. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Tenerife (TFN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Tenerife is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Tenerife
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €365($365) | hourly | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €310($310) | once daily | 2,234km (1,388 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | €340($340) | hourly | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 3h | €260($260) | twice a week | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 21h | €245($245) | twice a week | 2,512km (1,561 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 16h | €640($640) | twice a week | 2,274km (1,413 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Santander and Tenerife
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Bus companies
Train operators
Airports near Tenerife
The following major airports near Tenerife offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 35km (21 miles) from Tenerife
La Gomera Airport (GMZ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Tenerife