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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Santander is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €90 - €170 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Santander. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Santander via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Geneva to Santander?

The distance between Geneva and Santander is 842 km. The road distance is 1100 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Santander without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 16h 12m and costs €90 - €170.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Santander bus from?

Geneva to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Santander train from?

Geneva to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Santander?

The best way to get from Geneva to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Donostia / San Sebastián, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 16h 12m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €460 and takes 17h 40m.

How long is the flight from Geneva to Santander?

There is no direct flight from Geneva International Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.

Where does the Geneva to Santander bus arrive?

Geneva to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Santander train arrive?

Geneva to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Santander is 1100 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Geneva to Santander.

Which airlines fly from Geneva International Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport?

Gulf Air Bahrain, Ulendo Airlink, Volotea and three other airlines offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Santander.

Geneva to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Geneva to Santander?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Santander by plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), or car

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Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane GVA - SDR
4h 5m
€80–260
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
5h 16m
€74–238
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
16h 12m
€91–162
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
17h 40m
€229–456
Drive 1,100 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Santandercar 1,100 km
10h 59m
€195–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
20h 25m
€93–174

Geneva to Santander by bus

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Distance: 842.3 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Iberia, Gulf Air Bahrain, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Santander E.A. via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Bilbao Intermodal in around 16h 12m.

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