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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Montreux is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Montreux is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Montreux?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Montreux via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Santander to Montreux?

The distance between Santander and Montreux is 941 km. The road distance is 1176 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Montreux without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 15h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Santander to Montreux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Montreux train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Montreux?

The best way to get from Santander to Montreux is to bus which takes 19h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 480 and takes 17h 42m.

Where does the Santander to Montreux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Montreux?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Montreux is 1176 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Santander to Montreux.

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

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Where can I stay near Montreux?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Montreux 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 Montreux
7h 59m
CHF 98–403
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Chambery Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chambéry to Geneva739
4. Take the train from Genève to MontreuxEc / ...
26h 4m
CHF 82–138
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
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 MontreuxEc / ...
15h 47m
CHF 119–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to LausanneBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 43m
CHF 84–124
Drive 1,176 km
1. Drive from Santander to Montreux1,176 km
12h 10m
CHF 189–273
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 Montreux
7h 22m
CHF 88–242
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 Lausanne
9h 28m
CHF 126–347
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 MontreuxEc / ...
17h 42m
CHF 152–476
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemasse
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Montreux
21h 28m
CHF 122–195

Santander to Montreux by bus, foot, and train

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15h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.6 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Montreux via Bilbao Intermodal, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Lausanne in around 19h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Montreux via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 17h 42m.

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