There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Santander by 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.
Fly to Santander Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane GVA - SDR
4h€100–270Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
4h 38m€72–210Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
16h 40m€263–420Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
18h 17m€95–177Drive 1,100 km
- Drive from Geneva to Santandercar 1,100 km
11h€192–277Bus via Biarritz Airport (BIQ)
- Take the bus from Geneva to Biarritzbus
- Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
18h 18m€87–144Bus #2
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
20h 37m€99–181
Geneva to Santander by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Santander is to bus via Biarritz Airport (BIQ) which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Santander is to fly which takes 4h and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Santander. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Santander via Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Geneva and Santander is 842 km. The road distance is 1100 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Santander without a car is to train which takes 16h 40m and costs €260 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h to fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Geneva to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Santander is to fly which takes 4h and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €420 and takes 16h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 17m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Santander, Spain?
Iberia, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Santander via Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santander Airport via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annemasse to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
There is no direct flight from Geneva International Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
Geneva to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Santander train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Santander is 1100 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Geneva to Santander.
Gulf Air Bahrain, Ulendo Airlink, Air Europa and three other airlines offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport.
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