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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 38m.

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 38m and costs SFr 80 - 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 E.A. and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Bilbao Intermodal, Geneva and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Santander to Basel?

The distance between Santander and Basel is 1162 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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 Alsa, depart from Santander E.A. 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 bus which takes 23h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 38m, you could also train, which costs and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Santander to Basel bus arrive?

Santander to Basel bus services, operated by Alsa, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

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 1318+ 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, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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 Zurich Airport, train
best
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
Fly Santander Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 80–190
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 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus
23h 8m
Drive 1,249.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Baselcar 1,249.1 km
12h 59m
CHF 197–285
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 29m
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
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
19h 30m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
23h 38m

Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,161.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Basel, Brausebad via Bilbao Intermodal, Geneva, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 23h 8m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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