How to travel from Tortosa to Santander, Spain

The distance between Tortosa and Santander is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tortosa 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Camp De Tarragona then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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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

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tortosa and Santander

There are several options for getting from Tortosa to Santander by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Tortosa and Santander is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tortosa and Santander by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tortosa to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tortosa and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tortosa and Santander. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tortosa to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aldea-Amposta, Camp De Tarragona, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Tortosa and Santander. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Tortosa and Santander. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tortosa 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. and ALSA run regular bus services between Tortosa 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 Tortosa to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Tortosa and Santander. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tortosa to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tortosa and Santander

Transport options from Tortosa to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€100($100)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport T1, plane5h 30m
€100($100)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
€115($115)
every 4 hours794km (493 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€110($110)
twice daily1,069km (664 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€67($67)
twice daily631km (392 miles)
Bus and Train
9hrs
€66($66)
once daily645km (401 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€110($110)
on demand594km (369 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