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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zermatt is to fly and bus and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 280 and takes 8h 47m.

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 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 490.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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?

Book your Santander to Zermatt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2244+ 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)SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
8h 32m
CHF 121–486
Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SDR - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 47m
CHF 89–276
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 18m
CHF 309–527
Bus, train via Geneva
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 VispIr
21h 59m
CHF 103–249
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 119–311
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 121–229

Santander to Zermatt by train

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21h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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 18m.

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