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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 160 and takes 26h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Basel. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Basel Sbb via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Santander to Basel?

The distance between Santander and Basel is 1004 km. The road distance is 1249.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Santander to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Basel train from?

Santander to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or fly from Santander to Basel?

The best way to get from Santander to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 410 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Santander to Basel train arrive?

Santander to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Basel is 1249 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Santander to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Basel.

Santander to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
4h 45m
CHF 66–225
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
13h 59m
CHF 104–418
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bernbus
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
22h 24m
CHF 112–182
Drive 1,249.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Baselcar 1,249.1 km
12h 59m
CHF 196–283
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 19m
CHF 97–245
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
18h 56m
CHF 172–405
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Konstanz - Europabrücke bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Singen to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
26h 1m
CHF 90–154

Santander to Basel by bus, foot, and train

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13h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,003.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Basel Sbb via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Mulhouse Ville in around 18h 56m.

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