The average train between Zurich and Santander takes 33h 48m and the fastest train takes 31h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich to Santander. 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 Zurich and Santander. The earliest departure is at 11:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 33h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Santander station via Mulhouse station, Avignon Tgv station and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 48m.
Zurich to Santander train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
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The distance between Zurich and Santander is 1055.9 km. The road distance is 1332 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Santander via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 43m.