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Compare bus and flight for Bordeaux to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $524.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $524 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santander:
A bus is $467 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santander costing on average $524 (€438).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $129 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€60). The journey takes 6h 37m versus 4h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Santander
How to get from Bordeaux to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 AM6h05Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate9:20 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$1261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:15 AM6h05Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate9:20 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$1261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB1204 · IB10655:55 PM3h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:50 PMSantander Airport$7901One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IB1200+
041939:05 AM14h07Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:12 PMSantander station$6901One-way1 transfer - IB1200 · IB4939:05 AM7h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$8831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santander:
A bus is $482 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santander costing on average $537 (€449).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Santander as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Internorte.
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