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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Basel is to bus and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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 19h 2m.

How far is it from Santander to Basel?

The distance between Santander and Basel is 1010 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 14h 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 7h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 410 and takes 19h 2m.

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 53m 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 1254+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 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 Santander Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)SDR - BSL
7h
CHF 85–247
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)BIO - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 65–206
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
14h 18m
CHF 108–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
21h 54m
CHF 97–158
Drive 1,249.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Basel1,249.1 km
12h 53m
CHF 201–290
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BIO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 32m
CHF 90–290
Fly Santander Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SDR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 34m
CHF 105–261
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Mulhouse VilleTgv
19h 2m
CHF 175–406
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
24h 19m
CHF 117–218

Santander to Basel by bus, foot, and train

41Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.3 km
Duration: 7h

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) twice 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 19h 2m.

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