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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Bern. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Bern via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.

How far is it from Santander to Bern?

The distance between Santander and Bern is 1190 km. The road distance is 1233.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 17h 31m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Santander to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Bern train from?

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

Where does the Santander to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Bern is 1233 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Santander to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 366+ hotels available in Bern.

Santander to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Bern by plane, train, bus, 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 Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 15m
CHF 134–370
Fly Santander Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 54m
CHF 113–280
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
17h 31m
CHF 286–553
Bus, train
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 train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
20h 51m
CHF 127–295
Drive 1,233.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Berncar 1,233.1 km
13h 6m
CHF 196–283
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 56m
CHF 118–368
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
20h 13m
CHF 279–526
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 Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
22h 37m
CHF 137–315

Santander to Bern by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

17h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Bern.

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Bern via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, and Genève in around 20h 13m.

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