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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 $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santander:
A bus is $332 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santander costing on average $372 (€301).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $132 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93 (€75). The journey takes 6h 3m 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.
Normal · Normal9:15 PM10h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal9:15 PM10h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus3:15 AM6h05Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate9:20 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal9:15 PM11h15Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal4:45 AM7h00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes11:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$461One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:15 AM7h25Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes10:40 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santander:
A bus is $332 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santander costing on average $372 (€301).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 11 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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