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 150 and takes 22h 52m.

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 Bilbao Intermodal and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

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 48m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 460.

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 52m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 550 and takes 23h 32m.

Where does the Santander to Lugano bus arrive?

Santander to Lugano bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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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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 59–216
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 48m
CHF 175–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
22h 52m
CHF 68–149
Drive 1,375.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Luganocar 1,375.4 km
15h 9m
CHF 220–317
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 57m
CHF 111–279
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 62–321
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 195–521
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luganobus 421 / ...
25h 50m
CHF 104–167
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 121–242

Santander to Lugano by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

19h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.1 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, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Sesto 1 Maggio Fs, Sesto S.Giovanni, and Como S. Giovanni in around 22h 52m. 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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