The average train between Santander and Zurich takes 27h 1m and the fastest train takes 25h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Zurich. 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 3 times a day between Santander and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 27h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Zurich station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.
Santander to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Santander and Zurich is 1,055.9 km. The road distance is 1,629 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Zuerich Hb via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 18h 32m.