Getting to and around Santander
AIR
The Santander Airport (SDR) has flights to destinations within Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, and other cities) and outside of Spain (Bergamo, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Dusseldorf, Rome y Pisa). There are three airline companies which fly to Santander: Ryanair, Air Nostrum, and Iberia.
To get from the airport to downtown Santander, there are three transportation options:
The The Bilbao Airport (BIO) is an hour and a half east of Santander. The Airport has many daily connections to international destinations. There are three ways to get to Santander:
- Taxi (~ 120 euros)
- Bus to Termibus (the downtown bus station, 1.50 euros) - From Termibus, take Alsa (the national bus service) to the Santander Bus Station (10 euros).
- Car Rental
TRAIN
Santander can also be reached by train (RENFE) from Madrid. As well as, using the Irun-Hendaya and Bilbao (EUSKO TREN), although these options are not ideal because the take longer to get to your destination.
BUS
Alsa (the national bus service) offers bus service throughout Spain, including to the French border (Irun-Hendaye).
FERRY
Twice a week Brittany Ferries sails to/from Plymouth, UK and Santander (Estacion Maritima de Ferries). The trip takes 24 hours.
Public transportation in Santander
LOCAL BUSES
In Santander, the local bus service is provided by Servicio Municipal de Transportes Urbanos de Santander.
The bus costs 1.10 euros.
10 Trip TUS BonoBus cards can be purchased at tobacco shops and some newstands for 6 euros.
Depending on the bus line, the bus can run between five to twenty minute apart.
BIKES
The city of Santander provides bicycle rental throughout the city. The pick-up and drop-off locations.
