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Compare bus and flight for Paris to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫2,116,119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of ₫2,116,119, while a flight costs an average of ₫11,263,753.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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₫2,116,119 Average price Cheapest | ₫11,263,753 Average price | ₫7,437,611 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Santander:
A bus is ₫9,147,634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Santander costing on average ₫11,263,753.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
Tickets start at around ₫2,116,119 compared to roughly ₫7,437,611 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about ₫5,321,492. The journey takes 14h 50m versus 10h 10m 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 Paris to Santander
How to get from Paris to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 PM 12h50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 9:20 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses ₫1,105,419 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 PM 12h50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 9:20 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses ₫1,105,419 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB572 · IB49312:50 PM 4h10 Paris Orly Airport 5:00 PM Santander Airport ₫20,561,120 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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D51 (866425)+
9591911:10 AM 8h00 Paris Gare Montparnasse 7:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses ₫2,268,405 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9591910:11 AM 8h59 Paris Gare Montparnasse 7:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses ₫2,495,274 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal5:00 PM 20h25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 1:25 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses ₫1,115,061 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal8:00 PM 14h40 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 10:40 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses ₫1,171,778 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:15 PM 15h15 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 11:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses ₫1,171,778 1 One-way 1 transfer
TO4634+
0419310:20 AM 12h52 Paris Orly Airport 11:12 PM Santander station ₫4,007,071 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB574+
041932:20 PM 8h52 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 11:12 PM Santander station ₫4,232,238 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB586+
0419312:40 PM 10h32 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 11:12 PM Santander station ₫4,714,334 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Santander:
A bus is ₫9,147,634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Santander costing on average ₫11,263,753.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Santander as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Orly Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, Malta Air to go to Santander by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Internorte, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Santander by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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