The average train between Santander and Basel takes 27h 22m and the fastest train takes 26h 22m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Santander and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 1:46 PM which arrives into Basel at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 27h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Basel. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Basel station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
Santander to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Santander and Basel is 995.2 km. The road distance is 1,622 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Basel Sbb via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Strasbourg in around 19h 15m.
