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 - €140 and takes 19h 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 45m and costs €110 - €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 35m.

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 35m and costs €75 - €140.

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 35m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 20h 57m.

Where does the Bern to Santander bus arrive?

Bern to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao 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?

There are 1935+ hotels available in Santander.

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

Q: 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, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.

There are 9 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 Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ZRH - SDR
7h 45m
€117–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
19h 35m
€79–135
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
20h 57m
€200–418
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Santandercar 1,230.8 km
13h 9m
€213–308
Train to Basel, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BSL - SDR
13h 15m
€98–300
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 59m
€96–468
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
€111–314
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
8h 50m
€95–266
Bus via Fribourg
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
23h 14m
€109–164

Bern to Santander by bus

13Weekly Buses

19h 35mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Santander via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 57m.

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