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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Sion is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Sion is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Sion?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Sion. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Sion via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Sion. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Sion via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Santander to Sion?

The distance between Santander and Sion is 1002 km. The road distance is 1218.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Sion without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 16h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Santander to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sion bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Sion train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Sion?

The best way to get from Santander to Sion is to train which takes 18h 32m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 25m.

Where does the Santander to Sion bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Sion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Sion is 1218 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Santander to Sion.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3187+ hotels available in Sion.

Santander to Sion - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Sion 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 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 Sion
6h 35m
CHF 96–448
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig to Sion
7h 33m
CHF 82–271
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 GeneveTgv
4. Take the train from Genève to SionEc / ...
16h 26m
CHF 122–525
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Geneva - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Genève to SionEc / ...
20h
Drive 1,218.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Sion1,218.2 km
12h 59m
CHF 198–286
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 SionEc / ...
18h 32m
CHF 166–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to SionFlixBus N1157
21h 25m
CHF 93–134

Santander to Sion by bus and train

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16h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,001.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Sion via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 18h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Sion via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 21h 25m.

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