How to travel from Tarragona to Santander, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Santander is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SantanderTarragona if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Santander.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bilbao-Abando then take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance634km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Santander

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Santander by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Tarragona and Santander is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Tarragona and Santander by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Santander. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

HIFE S.A., ALSA, MonBus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tarragona and Santander. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tarragona and Santander. The distance is around 634km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Santander

Transport options from Tarragona to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€78($78)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2, plane4h 15m
€78($78)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
€67($67)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Bus via San Sebastian9h 40m
€45($45)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 50m
€53($53)
once daily674km (419 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand634km (394 miles)

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Airports near Santander

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

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander