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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 22h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lugano via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lugano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Aix En Provence Tgv, Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Santander to Lugano?

The distance between Santander and Lugano is 1099 km. The road distance is 1375.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 19h 37m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Santander to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Lugano?

The best way to get from Santander to Lugano is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 600 and takes 23h 32m.

Where does the Santander to Lugano bus arrive?

Santander to Lugano bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lugano is 1375 km. It takes approximately 15h 9m to drive from Santander to Lugano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Santander to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Lugano 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 to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 55m
CHF 58–220
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
19h 37m
CHF 180–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
22h 35m
CHF 66–109
Drive 1,375.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Luganocar 1,375.4 km
15h 9m
CHF 223–322
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane SDR - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 58m
CHF 113–283
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SDR - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 57m
CHF 127–325
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
23h 32m
CHF 225–568
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Martignybus
3. Take the train from Martigny to Brigtrain Ir
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
26h 7m
CHF 120–242
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Konstanz - Europabrücke bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Zug(CH)train 75
4. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
27h 54m
CHF 124–204

Santander to Lugano by bus, foot, and train

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19h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Lugano via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 22h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Lugano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Aix En Provence Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 23h 32m.

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