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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to bus via Zürich which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

How far is it from Santander to Zurich?

The distance between Santander and Zurich is 1076 km. The road distance is 1334.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 17h 8m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Santander to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Zurich?

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 22h 40m, you could also train, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 370 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Santander to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zurich is 1334 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Santander to Zurich.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Zurich by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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Fly Santander Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
5h 13m
CHF 88–256
Bus via Zürich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Zürichbus
23h 5m
CHF 68–127
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
17h 8m
CHF 243–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
22h 40m
CHF 81–149
Drive 1,334.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Zurichcar 1,334.3 km
13h 59m
CHF 210–303
Fly Santander Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 17m
CHF 98–238
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 74–237
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
20h 34m
CHF 229–366
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
23h 26m
CHF 161–299

Santander to Zurich by bus and train

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17h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Edelweiss Air fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao and Bayonne in around 22h 40m.

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