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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 22h 45m.

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 48m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Basel. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

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 Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

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 14h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Santander to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Basel bus from?

Santander to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Basel?

The best way to get from Santander to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 22h 45m, you could also train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 450 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Santander to Basel bus arrive?

Santander to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Santander to Basel train arrive?

Santander to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao 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 bus ticket from Santander to Basel?

Book your Santander to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1199+ 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)plane SDR - BSL
4h 48m
CHF 69–189
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 66–232
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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
14h 26m
CHF 210–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
22h 45m
CHF 91–164
Drive 1,249.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Baselcar 1,249.1 km
12h 59m
CHF 201–290
Fly Santander Airport 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 8m
CHF 113–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
14h 41m
CHF 215–385
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
19h 50m
CHF 233–450
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Zürichbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
24h 33m
CHF 110–253

Santander to Basel by bus, foot, and train

26Weekly Services

14h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.5 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Basel SBB via Paris in around 22h 45m.

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