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Compare bus and flight for Santander to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 734 miles (1182 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$219 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 14m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Amsterdam:
A bus is $111 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Amsterdam costing on average $219 (€219).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
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 · FlixBus6:55 PM31h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$871One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM31h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$871One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IB1064 · IB7395:40 PM4h40Santander Airport10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3151One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM24h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:15 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$891One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM25h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$901One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM23h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:10 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$921One-way1 transfer
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IB7396:48 AM15h32Santander station10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$981One-way1 transfer
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KL15066:48 AM13h02Santander station7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1291One-way1 transfer
IB1060 · IB73910:05 AM12h15Santander Airport10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Amsterdam:
A bus is $111 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Amsterdam costing on average $219 (€219).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Amsterdam by flight.
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