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Compare bus and flight for Santander to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $145 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $145, while a flight costs an average of $726.
Distance: 734 miles (1182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price Cheapest | $726 Average price | $338 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 6m Average total duration 21h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santander to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Amsterdam:
A bus is $581 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Amsterdam costing on average $726 (€606).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 6m.
Tickets start at around $145 (€121) compared to roughly $338 (€282) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $193 (€162). The journey takes 21h 36m versus 14h 31m 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 Santander to Amsterdam
How to get from Santander to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM31h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$1281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM31h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$1281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IB1064 · IB7395:40 PM4h40Santander Airport10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM22h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:20 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM23h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:10 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$1301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM25h25Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1381One-way2 transfers
- IB1066 · IB7316:30 AM4h50Santander Airport11:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2471One-way1 transfer
- IB1066 · IB7376:30 AM7h40Santander Airport2:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2651One-way1 transfer
- IB1060 · IB73310:05 AM8h30Santander Airport6:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Amsterdam:
A bus is $581 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Amsterdam costing on average $726 (€606).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 6m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
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