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How to get fromSantander to Genevaby plane, bus, train, car or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Geneva by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeSDR - GVA
    4h
    CHF 65–380
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalbusAlsa
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Geneva - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 45m
    CHF 53–144
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2trainTgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GenevetrainTgv
    13h 57m
    CHF 100–340
  4. Drive 1,089.2 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Genevacar1,089.2 km
    11h 9m
    CHF 177–255
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartíntrainAlv / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantstrainAve
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GenevetrainTer
    16h 24m
    CHF 138–437
  6. Bus via Bilbao

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalbusAlsa
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to GenevabusFlixBus N1157 / ...
    18h 45m
    CHF 78–124

Santander to Geneva by bus, train, and subway

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Geneva - Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal in around 17h 45m.

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