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 Geneva which costs SFr 110 - SFr 240 and takes 23h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zermatt is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

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, Bahnhof via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lausanne 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 1087 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 280 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 47m 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 2193+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Santander to Zermatt - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 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)SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
10h 47m
CHF 158–508
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 Gallarate to Domodossola
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 1m
CHF 94–321
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to LausanneTgv
4. Take the train from Lausanne to VispIr
21h 19m
CHF 288–542
Bus, train
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 VispIr
23h 8m
CHF 121–235
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 Visp
10h 30m
CHF 139–387
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 Visp
10h 9m
CHF 124–347
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 Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 3m
CHF 103–352
Bus, train via Geneva
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 Geneva - Bus Station
4. Take the train from Genève to VispIr
23h 14m
CHF 110–235

Santander to Zermatt by train

4Weekly Trains

21h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,086.8 km
Duration: 10h 47m

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

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

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