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 70 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Bern is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 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 19h 52m.

How far is it from Santander to Bern?

The distance between Santander and Bern is 1249 km. The road distance is 1240.8 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 which takes 15h 57m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m 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 bus which takes 20h 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 370 and takes 19h 52m.

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 50m to drive from Santander to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Santander to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Santander to Bern by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
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 Flughafen to Bern
7h 37m
CHF 104–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to BernBlaBlaCar Bus
20h 5m
CHF 73–111
Bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
15h 57m
CHF 138–436
Drive 1,240.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Bern1,240.8 km
12h 50m
CHF 202–292
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 Flughafen to Bern
8h 35m
CHF 123–298
Fly Santander Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 48m
CHF 111–323
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
8h 47m
CHF 99–298
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)BIO - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 55m
CHF 92–263
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BIO - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
4. Take the train from Brig to Bern
10h 41m
CHF 99–327
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to GeneveTgv
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
19h 52m
CHF 202–362
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to BernFlixBus N1156
22h 30m
CHF 93–171

Santander to Bern by bus, foot, and train

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15h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.5 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Bern via Bilbao Intermodal in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, 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 19h 52m.

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