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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 21h 5m.

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 6h 10m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Bern. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Bern via Bilbao Intermodal and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

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 1240.9 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 Paris which takes 15h 42m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Santander to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Bern bus from?

Santander to Bern bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Bern?

The best way to get from Santander to Bern is to train which takes 20h 13m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Santander to Bern bus arrive?

Santander to Bern bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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 1241 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m 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?

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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 10m
CHF 140–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bernbus
21h 5m
CHF 82–159
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
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
15h 42m
CHF 260–546
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 122–285
Drive 1,240.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Berncar 1,240.9 km
12h 55m
CHF 197–284
Fly Santander Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 4m
CHF 118–447
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 32m
CHF 108–338
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 277–517

Santander to Bern by bus, foot, and train

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15h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Bern via Bilbao Intermodal and Bayonne in around 21h 5m.

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