What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 190 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps is to bus and fly and train which takes 11h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190.

How far is it from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Santander and Swiss Alps is 1266 km. The road distance is 1353.2 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus and train via Martigny which takes 25h 46m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Santander to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santander to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Swiss Alps is 1353 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Santander to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 267+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Swiss Alps by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
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 HB to Airolo
10h 22m
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BIO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzona
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolo
11h 21m
CHF 51–189
Bus, train via Martigny
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Martigny
3. Take the train from Martigny to BrigIr
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to AndermattR43 / ...
25h 46m
CHF 139–279
Drive 1,353.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Swiss Alps1,353.2 km
14h 55m
CHF 217–313
Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzona
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolo
11h 24m
CHF 56–230
Fly Santander Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SDR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolo
11h 24m
Fly Santander Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)SDR - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzona
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolo
12h 49m
CHF 114–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bern
4. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Station106
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolo
28h 5m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Zurich Bus Station
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URIc2 / ...
28h 54m
CHF 96–234

Santander to Swiss Alps by bus and train

3Weekly Services

25h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,266.2 km
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Swiss Alps. However, you can take the bus to Bilbao Intermodal, take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Martigny, Martigny, Brig, Brig Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 25h 46m.

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