The distance between Zaragoza and Santander is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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 → Zaragoza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Santander.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.
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Take the train to Bilbao-Abando then take the bus to Santander.
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There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Santander by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Zaragoza and Santander is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Zaragoza and Santander by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Santander is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Santander. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zaragoza to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Zaragoza and Santander. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zaragoza and Santander. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaragoza and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 30m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Santander. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Zaragoza and Santander. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Santander is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 30m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 426km (265 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 759km (472 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 5m | €39($39) | once daily | 440km (274 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €74($74) | on demand | 405km (252 miles) |
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.