Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Santander and Cantabria, with day trips to Torrelavega.
Charter coach rental in Santander
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
Coach hire with driver in Santander
Coach hire in Santander keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Popular coach day trips from Santander: Torrelavega (≈25 km), Getxo (≈65 km), Bilbao (≈75 km) and Miranda de Ebro (≈110 km).
Santander cruise terminal transfers and shore excursions
Arriving or leaving by ship? We arrange cruise transfers in Santander by minibus or coach with driver — port to airport (Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)), port to hotel, or a shore excursion bus that collects your group at the cruise terminal and brings it back before departure. One quote by email covers luggage, waiting time and the route.
Coach hire in Santander for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Santander, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Santander through Spain and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Santander
Coach hire near Santander
- Coach hire in Torrelavega ≈25 km
- Coach hire in Getxo ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Bilbao ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Miranda de Ebro ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Vitoria-Gasteiz ≈115 km
- Coach hire in Burgos ≈125 km
- Coach hire in Donostia / San Sebastián ≈150 km
- Coach hire in Gijón ≈150 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Santander?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Santander?
Yes. Coach day trips from Santander to Torrelavega, Getxo and Bilbao are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Santander cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Santander.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Santander, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.