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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zermatt is to bus and train via Lyon which costs SFr 90 - SFr 200 and takes 22h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Zermatt via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Genève and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

How far is it from Santander to Zermatt?

The distance between Santander and Zermatt is 1080 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 21h 19m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Santander to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Santander to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2330+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Santander to Zermatt - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Zermatt by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), or bus

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)plane SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
8h 33m
CHF 111–317
Bus, train via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
22h 21m
CHF 94–194
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
21h 19m
CHF 214–399
Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
8h 41m
CHF 97–344
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
10h 10m
CHF 108–277
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 Visptrain
23h 13m
CHF 120–229

Santander to Zermatt by train

5Weekly Trains

21h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Zermatt via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Genève, and Visp in around 21h 19m.

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