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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Santander is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €80 - €160 and takes 21h 18m.

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 €130 - €400.

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 Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

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 which takes 20h 38m and costs €260 - €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 FlixBus, 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 train which takes 20h 38m and costs €260 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 20h 48m.

Where does the Bern to Santander bus arrive?

Bern to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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 9m 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?

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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, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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 Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ZRH - SDR
7h 37m
€130–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonnebus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
20h 48m
€81–154
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
€266–575
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Santandercar 1,230.8 km
13h 9m
€218–314
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 6m
€113–367
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 4m
€116–363
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 17m
€112–355
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
21h 18m
€81–153
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 29m
€138–323

Bern to Santander by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 38mAverage Duration

€266Cheapest 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 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Santander E.A. via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Bilbao Intermodal in around 20h 48m.

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