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 €75 - €120 and takes 19h 51m.

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 45m and costs €120 - €290.

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 and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

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 Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.

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 bus which takes 19h 51m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern 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 19h 51m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €400 and takes 20h 42m.

Where does the Bern to Santander bus arrive?

Bern to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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 5m to drive from Bern to Santander.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1949+ hotels available in Santander.

Bern to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Santander by train, plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), or car

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 Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)ZRH - SDR
7h 45m
€128–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbao IntermodalBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
19h 51m
€79–111
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TgvTgv
4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
20h 42m
€215–398
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Santander1,230.8 km
13h 5m
€212–306
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 16m
€112–315
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 6m
€94–273
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 22m
€102–261
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Bern to BilbaoFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
22h 31m
€79–165

Bern to Santander by bus

3Weekly Buses

19h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 19h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Santander via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 42m.

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