What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Santander is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 21h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Santander is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Santander. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bern and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Santander. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Santander via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Santander?

The distance between Basel and Santander is 1161 km. The road distance is 1246.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 15h 39m and costs €220 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Santander?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Basel to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Santander bus from?

Basel to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Santander train from?

Basel to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Santander?

The best way to get from Basel to Santander is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €310 and takes 9h 40m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Santander bus arrive?

Basel to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Santander train arrive?

Basel to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Basel to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Santander is 1247 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Basel to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Santander.

Basel to Santander - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Santander by train, plane, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)ZRH - SDR
7h 50m
€114–270
Fly Basel to Santander Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR)BSL - SDR
9h 40m
€68–304
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
15h 39m
€222–504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bern122
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
21h 45m
€88–149
Drive 1,246.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Santander1,246.9 km
12h 57m
€214–309
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
6h 55m
€77–212
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 6m
€98–298
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 11m
€120–306
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
19h 23m
€202–438
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
24h 34m
€135–212

Basel to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

15h 39mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,161.5 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Santander E.A. via Bern and Bilbao Intermodal in around 21h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily.

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