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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 22h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Interlaken is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse via Bilbao Intermodal, Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Interlaken West via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Genève and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Santander to Interlaken?

The distance between Santander and Interlaken is 1164 km. The road distance is 1267.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Interlaken without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 17h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Santander to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Interlaken train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Santander to Interlaken is to bus which takes 22h 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 400 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Santander to Interlaken bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Interlaken is 1268 km. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Santander to Interlaken.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Interlaken by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken West
7h 47m
CHF 97–312
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SDR - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spiez
8h 5m
CHF 80–248
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 Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken WestEc / ...
17h 6m
CHF 116–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bern
3. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, RugenparkstrasseEv3
22h 52m
CHF 81–122
Drive 1,267.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Interlaken1,267.5 km
13h 52m
CHF 206–297
Fly 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
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken West
7h 35m
CHF 151–306
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 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken WestIce / ...
21h 5m
CHF 235–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Fribourg
3. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to ThunS1
24h 13m
CHF 113–177

Santander to Interlaken by bus and train

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17h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,163.8 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse via Bilbao Intermodal, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 22h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Interlaken West via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Genève, and Bern in around 21h 5m.

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