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Transport To and From Santander

An outstanding network of roads links Santander with all Spanish regions, the country's coast and Portuguese destinations. Getting around the area by private vehicle can be rewarding, as the region offers plenty of interesting things to see. Most of the roads in Spain are well-signposted and in good condition.

Bus and shuttles from Santander

Buses follow routes to the port, across the city and to other domestic and international localities. Services are regular and reliable, and travelling by bus is an economic way to get around Cantabria. A bus schedule for local, regional, national and international bus services from Santander can be found at: www.santandereabus.com.

Car hire and road travel from Santander

An efficient road network links Santander with the other provinces of Spain as well as Portuguese destinations and the Spanish coast. Drive along the N634 highway westwards along the coast towards Coruna, and then eastwards in the direction of Bilbao. The N611 highway leads south to Valladolid.

Because of the outstanding road network, it can be rewarding to rent a car and discover the region at your own leisure. Car rental can be arranged in the city, as several firms have depots in Santander. It is however best to book in advance online, where you can take advantage of the best deals from the various reputed hire firms.

Rail from Santander Port

Spain's national train operator, RENFE operates train services to the majority of the country's significant cities and towns. The railway station is situated on Plaza de las Estaciones, in the heart of the city. The railway network in Spain is efficient and reliable. Compared to other countries in West Europe, train services are cheap and therefore an economic and convenient way to travel across the nation.

Parking at Santander Port

At the Port of Santander, you will find a car parking facility which provides spaces for short-duration and long-duration car parking. A specially designated parking area is available for physically disabled motorists.

Taxis from Santander Port

Taxis wait for arriving ferry passengers just outside the ferry terminal's exit. Additionally, inside the terminal building, there is an information board which provides several taxi firms' telephone numbers. A well-established and reputable taxi company is Radio Taxis (tel: + 34 942 33 3333).