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 - €230.

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 1518 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 Paris which takes 16h 13m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 16h 13m 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 €70 - €260 and takes 12h 5m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €430 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 13h 1m 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 1941+ hotels available in Santander.

Basel to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, 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, bus via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santanderbus
16h 13m
€158–350
Fly Basel to Santander Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BSL - SDR
12h 5m
€73–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus 122
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
21h 45m
€88–149
Drive 1,246.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Santandercar 1,246.9 km
13h 1m
€216–312
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
19h 23m
€196–425
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
24h 34m
€136–212
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ZRH - SDR
7h 50m
€105–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 6m
€99–298
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
6h 55m
€77–222

Basel to Santander by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

16h 13mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,518.3 km
Duration: 16h 13m

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, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily.

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