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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Fribourg is to bus and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Fribourg is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Bilbao and Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Santander to Fribourg?

The distance between Santander and Fribourg is 982 km. The road distance is 1205 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Fribourg without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 16h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Santander to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Fribourg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Fribourg train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Fribourg?

The best way to get from Santander to Fribourg is to train which takes 18h 20m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 160 and takes 22h 16m.

Where does the Santander to Fribourg bus arrive?

Santander to Fribourg bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Fribourg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Fribourg is 1205 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Santander to Fribourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 298+ hotels available in Fribourg.

Santander to Fribourg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Fribourg by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburg
8h 35m
CHF 129–513
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lausanne
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Fribourg/FreiburgS41 / ...
20h 22m
CHF 87–139
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
4. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIc1 / ...
16h 9m
CHF 128–460
Drive 1,205 km
1. Drive from Santander to Fribourg1,205 km
12h 47m
CHF 196–283
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 Fribourg/Freiburg
8h 2m
CHF 95–293
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
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 Fribourg/Freiburg
8h 30m
CHF 104–308
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
9h 21m
CHF 115–339
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
8h 27m
CHF 96–289
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
5. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIc1 / ...
18h 20m
CHF 165–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to FribourgFlixBus N1156
22h 16m
CHF 94–154

Santander to Fribourg by bus and train

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16h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.6 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Fribourg/Freiburg via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 18h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Fribourg, and Fribourg, Poya in around 22h 16m.

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