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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Santander is to bus which costs €90 - €190 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Santander is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Santander. However, there are services departing from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Santander E.A. via Geneva - Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Santander. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Santander via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

How far is it from Bern to Santander?

The distance between Bern and Santander is 1190 km. The road distance is 1230.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 16h 12m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Bern to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Santander bus from?

Bern to Santander bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Santander train from?

Bern to Santander train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Santander?

The best way to get from Bern to Santander is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €650 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Bern to Santander bus arrive?

Bern to Santander bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Santander train arrive?

Bern to Santander train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Santander is 1231 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Bern to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 680+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ZRH - SDR
7h 37m
€146–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
20h 35m
€93–181
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
16h 12m
€276–581
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Santandercar 1,230.8 km
13h 7m
€214–309
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane GVA - SDR
8h 39m
€139–487
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 2m
€134–400
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h
€122–396
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
20h 38m
€309–603
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
23h 11m
€149–335

Bern to Santander by train and bus

5Weekly Services

16h 12mAverage Duration

€276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Santander E.A. via Geneva - Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Santander via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 38m.

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